Dublin Back
A 0.3-mile lollipop loop in Otago, New Zealand.
- 0.3 mi
- distance
- 269 ft
- climb
- 1,096 ft
- high point
- Lollipop
- route
Dublin Back is a 0.3-mile lollipop loop in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 940 ft and 1,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 270 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 Wānaka, about 2.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Little Mount Iron, Mount Brown and Mount Iron. For camping, Outlet Camp Wānaka and Albert Town Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 Dublin Back for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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