Waikato · Hiking

Bald Spur Track

0.9 mi
round trip
2,023 ft
climb
1,145 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Bald Spur Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Te Aroha Mountain Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 250 ft and 1,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Te Aroha, about 0.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Whakapipi, Te Aroha / Te Aroha-a-uta and Buck Rock. For camping, Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles and Te Aroha Holiday Park are within about 6 miles. There are 22 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 Bald Spur Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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