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Off-lead OKModerate

Jacks Pass To Mt Isobel Track

Canterbury

0.511.51.8 km1168 m
↑ 315 m gain↓ 7 m descenthigh 1168 msteepest 55 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT315 m
DURATION53m
STEEPEST55 %
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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~140 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 366 1052
The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Jacks Pass To Mt Isobel Track

This short track follows 1.8 km as a track, in Canterbury.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 315 m overall, pitching up to 55 % at its steepest, and takes about 53m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Jacks Pass To Mt Isobel Track?

Yes. Jacks Pass To Mt Isobel Track is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Jacks Pass To Mt Isobel Track?

Jacks Pass To Mt Isobel Track is 1.8 km with roughly 315 m of climb and takes about 53m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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Mt Isobel Track

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