Waikato · Hiking

Forest Loop

A 0.6-mile loop in Waikato, New Zealand.

0.6 mi
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128 ft
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2,433 ft
high point
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Forest Loop is a 0.6-mile loop in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Kaimanawa Forest Park. It runs between about 2,370 ft and 2,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Tūrangi, about 11 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Urchin and Tara o te Marama. Waikato Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Urchin Campsite and Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles 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 Forest Loop for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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