On-leadModerate
Cannon Point Walkway and Hutt River Trail Loop
Upper Hutt · Wellington · Loop
↑ 296 m gain↓ 299 m descenthigh 339 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE7.7 km
ASCENT296 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 292
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING370 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington
04 473 7545
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.
Lake swimRiver swim spotsWaterfallForest shadeA popular track, busy on weekendsSwing bridge on route
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Cannon Point Walkway and Hutt River Trail Loop
Cannon Point Walkway and Hutt River Trail Loop covers 7.7 km, near Upper Hutt in Wellington, walked as a loop.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 296 m, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Walkers come for native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 292 reviews.