Swanson Loop
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 204 ft
- climb
- 551 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Swanson Loop is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 470 ft and 550 ft above sea level, with roughly 110 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest town is Lower Hutt, about 4.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mowlem, Fitzherbert and EM Peak. For camping, Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre and Brookfield Outdoor Education Center are within about 6 miles. There are 19 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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