Marlborough · Hiking

Needle Track

2.7 mi
round trip
195 ft
climb
38 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Needle Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.7 miles each way (5.3 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand. It stays at about 40 ft above sea level and is close to flat. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Ward, about 2.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Weld Cone, Rocks and Hollow Top. 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 Needle Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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