Mount Iron Loop
A 2.9-mile loop in Otago, New Zealand.
- 2.9 mi
- loop
- 1,692 ft
- climb
- 1,760 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Mount Iron Loop is a 2.9-mile loop in Otago, New Zealand, inside Mt Iron Recreation Reserve. It runs between about 1,050 ft and 1,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,690 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Wānaka, about 0.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Iron, Little Mount Iron and Mount Barker. For camping, Wanaka Holiday Park and Outlet Camp Wānaka are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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