Block XVI Track
An out-and-back trail, 3.9 miles each way (7.8 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand.
- 3.9 mi
- round trip
- 4,239 ft
- climb
- 3,058 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Block XVI Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.9 miles each way (7.8 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 690 ft and 3,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 950 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Featherston, about 7.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Omega, Alpha and Marchant. For camping, Waiohine Gorge Campsite and Bucks Road Campsite 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 Block XVI Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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