On-leadEasy
Jelas/Moffat Esplanade Reserve Loop
Silverdale · Auckland · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 8 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT39 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 27
DOG EFFORT1.2 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetEvening Vet, Auckland
09 217 9249
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.
Lake swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
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 Jelas/Moffat Esplanade Reserve Loop
Jelas/Moffat Esplanade Reserve Loop is a loop of 1.3 km, near Silverdale in Auckland.
Graded easy, it climbs about 39 m overall, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 27 reviews.