Wellington Regional Trails

Walking time

2 hr

Length

3.8km

Uses

Walking/Running

Type

Single track

Walking difficulty

Easy: Walking track

Profile

300m climb

300m descent

479m highest point

Dogs

Yes (on lead)

About the trail

Mt Clyde Track is a good steady climb up to the Mt Clyde Trig with rewarding views of the surrounding countryside. The track is mostly old farm tracks in open grassland and it will take about 2 hours return.

Enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of the Wairarapa region spanning from the Tararua Range to the coast near Castlepoint. The trig is approximately 300 metres of elevation from the car park.

Follow Access Track to get to the Mt Clyde Track.

Getting there

To get to Rewanui Forest Park from Masterton, follow Te Ore Ore Road towards the Castlepoint for 22 kilometres. Look for the Rewanui Forest Park sign, with the main car park 400 metres beyond it.

Mt Clyde track at Loop starts from the Access Track. To get there, follow the signs near the toilet block.

Know before you go

  • Get ready using Plan My Walk by the NZ Mountain Safety Council for track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list.
  • Toilets are available at the start of the Mt Clyde Track / end of the Access Track.
  • The surface is rough in places.

For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.