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On-leadEasy

Eskdale Reserve Walk

Auckland · Loop

0.511.522.53.3 km90 m
↑ 74 m gain↓ 71 m descenthigh 90 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE3.4 km
ASCENT74 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 583
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetNorth Shore Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 443 5640
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.

Forest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Eskdale Reserve Walk

Eskdale Reserve Walk covers 3.4 km, in Auckland, walked as a loop.

Graded easy, it climbs about 74 m overall, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there is native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 583 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Eskdale Reserve Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Eskdale Reserve Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Eskdale Reserve Walk?

Eskdale Reserve Walk is 3.4 km with roughly 74 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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