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On-leadEasy

Catchpool Middle Ridge Track

Wellington

0.511.4 km192 m
↑ 117 m gain↓ 65 m descenthigh 192 msteepest 65 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT117 m
DURATION28m
STEEPEST65 %
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~15 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 dogUsually a quiet track

About Catchpool Middle Ridge Track

In Wellington, Catchpool Middle Ridge Track runs 1.4 km as a track.

Graded easy, it climbs about 117 m overall, pitching up to 65 % at its steepest, and takes about 28m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Catchpool Middle Ridge Track?

Dogs are welcome on Catchpool Middle Ridge Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Catchpool Middle Ridge Track?

Catchpool Middle Ridge Track is 1.4 km with roughly 117 m of climb and takes about 28m.

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