Otago · Hiking

The Emersons Big Easy

2.0 mi
round trip
1,884 ft
climb
649 ft
high point
Out and back
route

The Emersons Big Easy is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (3.9 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 100 ft and 650 ft above sea level, with roughly 690 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Dunedin, about 1.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Signal Hill, McGregors Hill and Martins Hill. For camping, Leith Valley Touring Park and MYHUB Holiday Parks Dunedin are within about 6 miles. There are 27 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.

  • Nearby · Sullivans Dam · Sandfly Bay Track · Jubilee Park

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