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On-leadModerate

Clyde Lookout Loop

Clyde · Otago · Loop

0.511.52.0 km243 m
↑ 73 m gain↓ 72 m descenthigh 243 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE2.1 km
ASCENT73 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 21
DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws
PARKING180 m away
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~55 min drive · 24/7
03 442 1411
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 dog

About Clyde Lookout Loop

Clyde Lookout Loop covers 2.1 km, near Clyde in Otago, walked as a loop.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 73 m, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 21 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Clyde Lookout Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Clyde Lookout Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Clyde Lookout Loop?

Clyde Lookout Loop is 2.1 km with roughly 73 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Clyde Lookout Loop?

Yes. The closest is Piano Flat Campsite, about 48 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

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