On-leadModerate
Dry Creek Loop
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Loop
↑ 342 m gain↓ 338 m descenthigh 294 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE8.2 km
ASCENT342 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST28 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 170
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington
04 473 7545
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 Dry Creek Loop
Near Lower Hutt in Wellington, Dry Creek Loop runs 8.2 km as a loop.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 342 m overall, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 170 reviews.