On-leadModerate
Bridle Path Walk to Summit Road Viewpoint
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 268 m gain↓ 268 m descenthigh 339 msteepest 32 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT268 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST32 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 392
DOG EFFORT4.1 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
Open track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekendsCattle grid on route
About Bridle Path Walk to Summit Road Viewpoint
Bridle Path Walk to Summit Road Viewpoint is an out-and-back of 2.9 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 268 m overall, pitching up to 32 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
The track takes in big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 392 reviews.