Wellington · Hiking

Glenside Reserve

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0.8 mi
loop: 257 ft
climb: 301 ft
high point: Loop
route

Glenside Reserve is a 0.8-mile loop in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 220 ft and 300 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Lower Hutt, about 4.9 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Goldmine Hill, Marshall and Tōtara Ridge. For camping, Capital Lodge Motor Inn and Matiu / Somes Island Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 26 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Glenside Reserve for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.