Waikato · Hiking

Daly's Clearing Track

1.2 mi
round trip: 672 ft
climb: 1,190 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Daly's Clearing Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. It runs between about 610 ft and 1,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 600 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Waikino, about 5.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Maungawhio and Pukekohatu. For camping, Dickey Flat Adventure Camp and Dickey Flat Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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 Daly's Clearing Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.