On-leadModerate
Glider Road Track to Hang Gliding Take-off Zone [CLOSED]
Nelson · Nelson-Tasman · Out & Back
↑ 441 m gain↓ 441 m descenthigh 599 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE8.0 km
ASCENT441 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 33
DOG EFFORT3.7 /5 paws
PARKING0 m away
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 544 5678
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.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Glider Road Track to Hang Gliding Take-off Zone [CLOSED]
Glider Road Track to Hang Gliding Take-off Zone [CLOSED] covers 8.0 km, near Nelson in Nelson-Tasman, walked as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 441 m of climb, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 33 reviews.