West Coast · Hiking

Arnold River Dam Walk

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1.1 mi
loop: 630 ft
climb: 429 ft
high point: Loop
route

Arnold River Dam Walk is a 1.1-mile loop in West Coast, New Zealand, inside Arnold River Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 240 ft and 430 ft above sea level, with roughly 630 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Moana, about 4.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Fox. For camping, Lake Brunner Motor Camp is 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.

Nearby · Rakaitane walk · Mount Te Kinga Track · Rocky Creek Track

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Arnold River Dam Walk for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.