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On-leadEasy

Fernglen Path

Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 19 m gain↓ 22 m descenthigh 68 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT19 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 9
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING290 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 kids

About Fernglen Path

Fernglen Path is an out-and-back of 1.0 km, in Auckland.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 19 m, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 9 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Fernglen Path?

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

How long is Fernglen Path?

Fernglen Path is 1.0 km with roughly 19 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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