Taita Bridle Track
An out-and-back trail, 2.6 miles each way (5.2 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand.
- 2.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,316 ft
- climb
- 2,086 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Taita Bridle Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.6 miles each way (5.2 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand, inside Waimā Forest. It runs between about 890 ft and 2,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Opononi, about 8.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Wekawekanui, Mount Misery and Raukawa. 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
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