Maungakawa Scenic Reserve Loop Track
- 1.0 mi
- loop
- 324 ft
- climb
- 1,214 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Maungakawa Scenic Reserve Loop Track is a 1.0-mile loop in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,010 ft and 1,210 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Karāpiro, about 4.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sanatorium Hill, Pukemako and Otehika. For camping, Cambridge Top 10 Holiday Park and Mighty River Domain camping 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 Maungakawa Scenic Reserve Loop Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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