Kiko Loop Track
A 2.2-mile loop in Waikato, New Zealand.
- 2.2 mi
- loop
- 725 ft
- climb
- 2,637 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Kiko Loop Track is a 2.2-mile loop in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Kaimanawa Forest Park. It runs between about 2,390 ft and 2,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 720 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Te Rangiita, about 8.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. 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 Kiko Loop Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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