Northland · Hiking

Base Track

A 0.5-mile loop in Northland, New Zealand.

0.5 mi
loop: 190 ft
climb: 486 ft
high point: Loop
route

Base Track is a 0.5-mile loop in Northland, New Zealand. It runs between about 380 ft and 490 ft above sea level, with roughly 190 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Te Kōpuru, about 3.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Maungaraho, Pukeatua and Opehipehi. For camping, The Kumara Box Camping and Museum 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 Base Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.