more stats
2,818 ft
Distance
324 ft
Climb
-302 ft
Descent
00:09:25
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
187 ft
Altitude min
513 ft
Altitude max
196 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-58.3%
Grade max
72.6%
Grade min
1,257 ft
Distance climb
1,496 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:09:25
Avg time

Tawa Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Grampians
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #374908 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48924 in Trail Running
    • #181223 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #5,098 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,119 in Trail Running
    • #2,392 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Nelson City Council

1km / 20min walking

A short, easy track around the perimeter of
Fairfield Reserve.

This is a walking priority track.

source: Grampians Tracks Brochure
Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Tawa Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 24, 2022 @ 4:24pm
Aug 24, 2022
 reporter Closed until storm damage assessed. Land unstable
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tawa Loop located?
      Tawa Loop is located in The Grampians, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the The Grampians trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28342, 173.28313.
      ▼ How hard is Tawa Loop?
      Tawa Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tawa Loop?
      Tawa Loop has 324 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 302 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 187 ft to 513 ft.
      ▼ Is Tawa Loop a point to point trail?
      Tawa Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Tawa Loop?
      Tawa Loop is 2,818 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tawa Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tawa Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tawa Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tawa Loop are:
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tawa Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tawa Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tawa Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Tawa Loop is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 2,818 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Tawa Loop?
      Tawa Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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