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Off-lead OKHard

Fowler Pass Track (Guyon Hut To Fowlers)

Canterbury

2468101215.3 km1292 m
↑ 421 m gain↓ 561 m descenthigh 1292 msteepest 42 %
DISTANCE15.3 km
ASCENT421 m
DURATION3h 46m
STEEPEST42 %
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson~135 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Fowler Pass Track (Guyon Hut To Fowlers)

Fowler Pass Track (Guyon Hut To Fowlers) covers 15.3 km, in Canterbury, walked as a track.

It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 421 m, pitching up to 42 % at its steepest, and takes about 3h 46m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Fowler Pass Track (Guyon Hut To Fowlers)?

Yes. Fowler Pass Track (Guyon Hut To Fowlers) is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Fowler Pass Track (Guyon Hut To Fowlers)?

Fowler Pass Track (Guyon Hut To Fowlers) is 15.3 km with roughly 421 m of climb and takes about 3h 46m.

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