Waikato · Hiking

PaWa Paeroa to Waihi Rail Trail (Hiking)

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13.2 mi
one way: 1,432 ft
climb: 625 ft
high point: Point to point
route

PaWa Paeroa to Waihi Rail Trail (Hiking) is a 13-mile point-to-point route in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 20 ft and 620 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,430 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Paeroa. Peaks within about 3 miles include Karanga Tūī and Taumaharua. For camping, Dickey Flat Campsite and Dickey Flat Adventure Camp 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 PaWa Paeroa to Waihi Rail Trail (Hiking) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.