Off-lead OKExpert
Castle Hill Peak Track
Sheffield · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 1237 m gain↓ 1235 m descenthigh 1985 msteepest 48 %
DISTANCE11.7 km
ASCENT1,237 m
STEEPEST48 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.8 · 136
DOG EFFORT5.0 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
The route
Good to know
Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.
Open track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekendsBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter
About Castle Hill Peak Track
This long track follows 11.7 km as an out-and-back, near Sheffield in Canterbury.
It sits at the expert end and gains roughly 1,237 m, pitching up to 48 % at its steepest.
The track takes in big views. Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one. Hikers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 136 reviews.