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Dog-friendly tracks in Wellington

Wellington has 290 dog-friendly tracks mapped, 40 of them off the lead and 138 with a swim spot, around Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Waikanae. The top-rated is Belmont Trig Loop near Lower Hutt.

290 tracks40 off-lead138 swim spots9 campsites
Easy 93Moderate 133Hard 60Expert 4
The complete list

All 290 tracks in Wellington

Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay. To filter and explore interactively, use the map above.

ModerateLower Hutt
9.3 km↑507 m3.5–4 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
10.0 km↑251 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
4.3 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.8 km↑45 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWainuiomata
3.1 km↑46 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyFeatherston
2.1 km↑40 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.0 km↑210 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWellington
8.7 km↑358 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWellington
3.7 km↑223 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
4.3 km↑276 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.7 km↑120 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
7.7 km↑50 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
3.9 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
8.4 km↑312 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
6.6 km↑97 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
5.3 km↑128 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
14 km↑490 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
11 km↑360 m3.5–4 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
1.4 km↑117 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
5.5 km↑268 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
7.6 km↑231 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
11 km↑522 m4–4.5 hr★4.6 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyCarterton
4.0 km↑73 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
4.7 km↑91 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardLower Hutt
14 km↑654 m5–5.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.6 km↑207 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
4.7 km↑66 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWainuiomata
3.9 km↑96 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
5.3 km↑88 m1–1.5 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateMartinborough
0.5 km↑38 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyMasterton
4.3 km↑10 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
4.5 km↑287 m1.5–2 hr★4.6 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
3.7 km↑134 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
3.5 km↑125 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardUpper Hutt
12 km↑690 m5–5.5 hr★4.5 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateMasterton
14 km↑470 m4.5–5 hr★4.9 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaikanae
1.4 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateParaparaumu
13 km↑65 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
1.8 km↑24 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModeratePorirua
3.5 km↑133 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModeratePorirua
8.5 km↑149 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
12 km↑325 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.6 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
4.2 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
8.0 km↑28 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWaikanae
7.4 km↑166 m2–2.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
1.0 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
10 km↑343 m3–3.5 hr★5.0 rating
Swim spotSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateMartinborough
5.1 km↑272 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyMasterton
1.6 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaikanae
1.8 km↑91 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWainuiomata
5.0 km↑380 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardWaikanae
12 km↑986 m6–6.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWellington
1.4 km↑61 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
1.3 km↑54 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaikanae
12 km↑52 m2.5–3 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.8 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMasterton
4.2 km↑9 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
3.2 km↑252 m1.5–2 hr★5.0 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWellington
12 km↑449 m4–4.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardUpper Hutt
14 km↑746 m5.5–6 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWellington
3.1 km↑168 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
5.5 km↑15 m1–1.5 hr★4.9 rating
Swim spotSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardLower Hutt
14 km↑770 m5.5–6 hr★4.5 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModeratePorirua
24 km↑152 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
7.9 km↑4 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateUpper Hutt
2.1 km↑103 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
0.5 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
0.3 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyLower Hutt
7.2 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
1.9 km↑72 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateParaparaumu
8.2 km↑24 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
30 km↑97 m6.5–7 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
0.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.9 km↑263 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWaikanae
15 km↑31 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
0.5 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
3.4 km↑52 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWainuiomata
6.9 km↑203 m2–2.5 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateUpper Hutt
2.7 km↑112 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateLower Hutt
3.9 km↑252 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWaikanae
5.3 km↑439 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWellington
1.9 km↑59 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWaikanae
10 km↑769 m5–5.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateCarterton
9.5 km↑228 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPorirua
1.3 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
0.3 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMartinborough
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
3.4 km↑67 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
0.8 km↑26 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWainuiomata
18 km↑1037 m7.5–8 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardTararua Forest Park
4.3 km↑366 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWellington
3.1 km↑142 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
2.1 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOtaki
2.1 km↑51 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
7.9 km↑304 m2.5–3 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardWaikanae
11 km↑610 m4–4.5 hr★4.3 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateWellington
2.4 km↑88 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
1.8 km↑49 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateFeatherston
1.6 km↑104 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
0.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateMasterton
3.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Swim spot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
0.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOtaki
0.6 km↑18 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardUpper Hutt
37 km↑1244 m12.5–13.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
HardTararua Forest Park
6.1 km↑656 m3.5–4 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLower Hutt
8.2 km↑342 m3–3.5 hr★4.2 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
6.0 km↑244 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
2.1 km↑68 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
2.9 km↑165 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyGreytown
9.0 km↑35 m2–2.5 hr★4.2 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardCarterton
13 km↑730 m5.5–6 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateLower Hutt
13 km↑466 m4.5–5 hr★4.2 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyPaekakariki
3.7 km↑117 m1–1.5 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateUpper Hutt
8.0 km↑230 m2–2.5 hr★4.1 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardOtaki
6.6 km↑1057 m3.5–4 hr★4.0 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWellington
0.8 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOtaki
2.1 km↑19 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateWellington
6.9 km↑258 m2–2.5 hr★3.9 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWellington
4.2 km↑132 m1–1.5 hr★4.1 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWellington
0.5 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyParaparaumu
1.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateParaparaumu
6.6 km↑230 m2–2.5 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.0 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★3.5 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyParaparaumu
4.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
4.5 km↑11 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyGreytown
0.8 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★3.0 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
7.2 km↑326 m2.5–3 hr★4.0 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
1.9 km↑106 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateWellington
0.8 km↑61 m0.5–1 hr★3.1 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyLower Hutt
0.5 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardOtaki
11 km↑635 m★3.6 rating
Swim spot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateUpper Hutt
5.5 km↑158 m1.5–2 hr★3.8 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyOtaki
7.6 km↑12 m1.5–2 hr★3.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardWaikanae
26 km↑885 m8.5–9 hr
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateUpper Hutt
6.6 km↑233 m3.5–4 hr
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaikanae
3.0 km↑66 m42m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaikanae
2.7 km↑147 m47m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
5.0 km↑97 m1h 9m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Hard
8.0 km↑410 m2h 16m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
Easy
1.1 km↑13 m14m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.7 km↑52 m13m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Moderate
7.1 km↑179 m1h 43m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Hard
12 km↑413 m3h 3m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Hard.
Moderate
6.9 km↑186 m1h 41m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Moderate
1.5 km↑278 m45m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Hard
12 km↑754 m3h 39m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
Easy
2.1 km↑0 m25m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Moderate
5.8 km↑88 m1h 18m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.

Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.