Hokonui Water Race Trail
- 4.5 mi
- round trip
- 2,452 ft
- climb
- 1,152 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Hokonui Water Race Trail is an out-and-back trail, 4.5 miles each way (9.0 miles round trip) in Southland, New Zealand. It runs between about 520 ft and 1,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,120 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Gore, about 4.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hokanui / East Peak. For camping, Dolamore Park and Gore Town and Country Club 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 Hokonui Water Race Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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