Trotters Gorge Track
A 0.8-mile loop in Otago, New Zealand.
- 0.8 mi
- loop
- 446 ft
- climb
- 653 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Trotters Gorge Track is a 0.8-mile loop in Otago, New Zealand, inside Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 310 ft and 650 ft above sea level, with roughly 450 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Moeraki, about 4.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include South Peak and Harrys Peak. For camping, Trotters Gorge Campsite and Moeraki Village Holiday Park are within about 6 miles. 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 Trotters Gorge Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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