Otago · Hiking

Swallows Track

1.5 mi
loop
574 ft
climb
737 ft
high point
Loop
route

Swallows Track is a 1.5-mile loop in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 250 ft and 740 ft above sea level, with roughly 570 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Herbert, about 1.7 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Fern Hill, Mount Charles and Government Hill. For camping, Herbert Forest Camping Ground and Glencoe Campsite 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Swallows Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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