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Gills Scenic Reserve from Carol Lee Place

Auckland · Loop

↑ 14 m gain↓ 20 m descenthigh 93 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT14 m
DURATIONabout 12 min
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTELoop
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING0 m away

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

WaterfallForest shadeGood with kidsUsually a quiet track

About Gills Scenic Reserve from Carol Lee Place

Gills Scenic Reserve from Carol Lee Place covers 0.6 km, in Auckland, walked as a loop.

Expect easy going, with around 14 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 12 min to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, big views, and waterfalls. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Gills Scenic Reserve from Carol Lee Place?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Gills Scenic Reserve from Carol Lee Place by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Gills Scenic Reserve from Carol Lee Place?

Gills Scenic Reserve from Carol Lee Place is 0.6 km with roughly 14 m of climb and takes about 12 min.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Gills Scenic Reserve from Carol Lee Place?

Yes, the track has waterfall access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

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