Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Scotts Ferry Loop

3.3 mi
loop
243 ft
climb
76 ft
high point
Loop
route

Scotts Ferry Loop is a 3.3-mile loop in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It runs between about 20 ft and 80 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Tangimoana, about 1.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. For camping, Scotts Ferry is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Scotts Ferry Loop for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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