On-leadModerate
Coopers Knob from Summit Road
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 64 m gain↓ 64 m descenthigh 553 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE1.6 km
ASCENT64 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 85
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
PARKING140 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
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 dogA popular track, busy on weekends
About Coopers Knob from Summit Road
This short track follows 1.6 km as a loop, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Expect moderate going, with around 64 m of climb, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 85 reviews.