Bald hill from North to South

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Distance: 11.72 mi
Elevation gain: 2,241 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 2,241 ft
Max elevation: 2,706 ft
TrailRank: 38
Min elevation: 488 ft
Trail type: Loop

Time: 4 hours 41 minutes
Coordinates: 2108
Uploaded: October 23, 2022
Recorded: October 2022

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near Raymonds Gap, Southland (New Zealand)

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Hike on the Longwood forest following the Te Araroa trail north to south from the end of Merivale road to the summit of Bald Hill.

We leave the car at the gates of the Forestry. There was a signpost stating you could walk in but stay on the 4wd road while in the forestry section.

Half of the track, about 5 Km, is inside the forestry road and the other half is inside the Longwood forest following the DOC (Department Of Conservation) track.
This second part is inside NZ native bush and we found a few sections with quite a bit of mud.
For the last kilometre or so you get out of the bush and have a clear view of the antennas at the summit. Once at the summit there are great views where you can see all the way to Bluff.

We use the same track to come back to the car.

Full description and more pictures at Back from Summit: Bald Hill

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