Trap Line - S1 Johnston Track
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 249 ft
- climb
- 762 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Trap Line - S1 Johnston Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Wellington, New Zealand. It runs between about 680 ft and 760 ft above sea level, with roughly 110 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest town is Lower Hutt, about 4.4 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mowlem, EM Peak and Fitzherbert. For camping, Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre and Brookfield Outdoor Education Center are within about 6 miles. There are 18 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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