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Horseshoe Bend Bridge from Ettrick-Raes Junction Road

Roxburgh · Otago · Out & Back

↑ 54 m gain↓ 54 m descenthigh 87 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT54 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 3.7 · 3
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws

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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.

River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
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 Horseshoe Bend Bridge from Ettrick-Raes Junction Road

Horseshoe Bend Bridge from Ettrick-Raes Junction Road is an out-and-back of 3.9 km, near Roxburgh in Otago.

Graded easy, it climbs about 54 m overall, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are river frontage, big views, and historic sites. 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. Walkers rate it 3.7 / 5 across 3 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Horseshoe Bend Bridge from Ettrick-Raes Junction Road?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Horseshoe Bend Bridge from Ettrick-Raes Junction Road 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 Horseshoe Bend Bridge from Ettrick-Raes Junction Road?

Horseshoe Bend Bridge from Ettrick-Raes Junction Road is 3.9 km with roughly 54 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Horseshoe Bend Bridge from Ettrick-Raes Junction Road?

Yes, the track has river 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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