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On-leadEasy

Forest Track

Canterbury

0.51.1 km453 m
↑ 85 m gain↓ 42 m descenthigh 453 msteepest 36 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT85 m
DURATION21m
STEEPEST36 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~55 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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 dogUsually a quiet track

About Forest Track

In Canterbury, Forest Track runs 1.1 km as a track.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 85 m, pitching up to 36 % at its steepest, and takes about 21m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Forest Track?

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

How long is Forest Track?

Forest Track is 1.1 km with roughly 85 m of climb and takes about 21m.

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