Wellington · Hiking

Ridge Track

4.1 mi
round trip
2,453 ft
climb
1,569 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ridge Track is an out-and-back trail, 4.1 miles each way (8.3 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 450 ft and 1,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,090 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Featherston, about 7.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pākuratahi, Maymorn and Kākāriki. For camping, Kaitoke Regional Park Campground and YMCA Kaitoke Outdoor Education Centre are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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.

Conditions and forecast

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

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