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On-leadEasy

Hilton Highway Footpath

Timaru · Canterbury

↑ 4 m gain↓ 12 m descenthigh 13 msteepest 4 %

DISTANCE1.3 km

DURATION15m

STEEPEST4 %

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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~165 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 Hilton Highway Footpath

Hilton Highway Footpath is a track of 1.3 km, near Timaru in Canterbury.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 15m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Hilton Highway Footpath?

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

How long is Hilton Highway Footpath?

Hilton Highway Footpath is 1.3 km with barely any climb and takes about 15m.

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Hilton Highway Footpath

Good to know

About Hilton Highway Footpath

Frequently asked questions

Hikes nearby

Dashing Rocks Loop Walk

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