On-leadModerate
Bowenvale Valley Loop Track
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 159 m gain↓ 157 m descenthigh 182 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE4.0 km
ASCENT159 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 246
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
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.
Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends4 stiles on route
About Bowenvale Valley Loop Track
Near Christchurch in Canterbury, Bowenvale Valley Loop Track runs 4.0 km as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 159 m of climb, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 246 reviews.