Ross Track
An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand.
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 589 ft
- climb
- 434 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ross Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand. It runs between about 100 ft and 430 ft above sea level, with roughly 380 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Whangārei, about 0.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Parihaka. Paranui Falls and Whangārei Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Whangarei Top 10 Holiday Park and View island are within about 6 miles. There are 9 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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 Ross Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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