Waikato · Hiking

Rocky's Roots

An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand.

0.4 mi
round trip
191 ft
climb
447 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Rocky's Roots is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Hūnua Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 380 ft and 450 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Kaiaua, about 7.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mangatangi, Pukapuka and Neary Peak. For camping, Mangatangi Trig Campsite and Lower Mangatawhiri Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 20 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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