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Barnicoat Road

BARN · Nelson-Tasman

0.511.522.533.7 km588 m
↑ 99 m gain↓ 183 m descenthigh 588 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE3.7 km
ASCENT99 m
DURATION54m
STEEPEST24 %
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Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 544 5678
The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Barnicoat Road

Barnicoat Road covers 3.7 km, near BARN in Nelson-Tasman, walked as a track.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 99 m, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 54m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Barnicoat Road?

Yes. Barnicoat Road is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Barnicoat Road?

Barnicoat Road is 3.7 km with roughly 99 m of climb and takes about 54m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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