Waikato · Hiking

Karangahake Mountain Track

2.4 mi
round trip: 2,292 ft
climb: 1,810 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Karangahake Mountain Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. It runs between about 510 ft and 1,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Karangahake, about 1.6 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Karangahake. Dickey Flat Waterfalls and Owharoa Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Dickey Flat Campsite and Dickey Flat Adventure Camp 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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Karangahake

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Karangahake Mountain Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.