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Off-lead OKModerate

Campbell Road Loop

Riverhead · Auckland · Loop

1234567.0 km140 m
↑ 116 m gain↓ 114 m descenthigh 140 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE7.2 km
ASCENT116 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 99
DOG EFFORT2.7 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vet111 Vet Clinic Kumeu, Auckland~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 869 6111
The route

Good to know

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

Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends

About Campbell Road Loop

Campbell Road Loop is a loop of 7.2 km, near Riverhead in Auckland.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 116 m overall, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest. Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 99 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Campbell Road Loop?

Yes. Campbell Road Loop 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 Campbell Road Loop?

Campbell Road Loop is 7.2 km with roughly 116 m of climb and takes about 2.5–3 hr.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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