On-leadHard
Foggy Peak Track
Sheffield · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 782 m gain↓ 782 m descenthigh 1731 msteepest 47 %
DISTANCE5.1 km
ASCENT782 m
STEEPEST47 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 147
DOG EFFORT4.5 /5 paws
PARKING40 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 dogA popular track, busy on weekendsBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter
About Foggy Peak Track
Near Sheffield in Canterbury, Foggy Peak Track runs 5.1 km as an out-and-back.
Expect hard going, with around 782 m of climb, pitching up to 47 % at its steepest.
Along the way there is big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 147 reviews.