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On-leadHard

Black Hill Track

Canterbury

12344.9 km1192 m
↑ 702 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 1192 msteepest 65 %
DISTANCE4.9 km
ASCENT702 m
DURATION2h 8m
STEEPEST65 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~70 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 366 1052
The route

Good to know

On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Black Hill Track

Black Hill Track covers 4.9 km, in Canterbury, walked as a track.

It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 702 m, pitching up to 65 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 8m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Black Hill Track?

Dogs are welcome on Black Hill Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Black Hill Track?

Black Hill Track is 4.9 km with roughly 702 m of climb and takes about 2h 8m.

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