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On-leadModerate

Flagstaff Loop from the Bullring Carpark

Mosgiel · Otago · Loop

12345.6 km662 m
↑ 237 m gain↓ 235 m descenthigh 662 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE5.6 km
ASCENT237 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST21 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 176
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
PARKING0 m away
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 477 7233
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 Flagstaff Loop from the Bullring Carpark

Near Mosgiel in Otago, Flagstaff Loop from the Bullring Carpark runs 5.6 km as a loop.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 237 m, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 176 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Flagstaff Loop from the Bullring Carpark?

Dogs are welcome on Flagstaff Loop from the Bullring Carpark on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Flagstaff Loop from the Bullring Carpark?

Flagstaff Loop from the Bullring Carpark is 5.6 km with roughly 237 m of climb and takes about 2–2.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Flagstaff Loop from the Bullring Carpark?

Yes. The closest is Trotters Gorge Campsite, about 54 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateDunedin
1.3 km↑103 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

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