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Off-lead OKHard

Central And Sharlands Road Loop

HIRA · Nelson-Tasman

2468.6 km397 m
↑ 424 m gain↓ 362 m descenthigh 397 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE8.6 km
ASCENT424 m
DURATION2h 25m
STEEPEST28 %
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 dogUsually a quiet track

About Central And Sharlands Road Loop

Central And Sharlands Road Loop is a track of 8.6 km, near HIRA in Nelson-Tasman.

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Expect hard going, with around 424 m of climb, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 25m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Central And Sharlands Road Loop?

Yes. Central And Sharlands 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 Central And Sharlands Road Loop?

Central And Sharlands Road Loop is 8.6 km with roughly 424 m of climb and takes about 2h 25m.

Hikes nearby

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

EasyHIRA
0.1 km↑0 m0m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
0.8 km↑24 m12m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHIRA
0.6 km↑3 m8m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

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EasyHira
0.5 km↑102 m15m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
0.4 km↑7 m5m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNelson
4.3 km↑283 m1.5–2 hr★4.4 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

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