On-leadEasy
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 · HIKERS 3.7 · 3
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetNorthern Southland Vets - Riversdale (24/7 emergency), Riversdale
03 202 5636
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.
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. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.7 / 5 across 3 reviews.