On-leadModerate
Crater Rim Walkway and Summit Road Loop
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 106 m gain↓ 100 m descenthigh 439 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT106 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 176
DOG EFFORT2.9 /5 paws
PARKING20 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 dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekends3 cattle grids on route2 stiles on routeKissing gate on route
About Crater Rim Walkway and Summit Road Loop
This moderate-length track follows 2.9 km as a loop, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 106 m overall, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in big views and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 176 reviews.