On-leadModerate
Jimmy Lee Creek Circuit
Richmond · Nelson-Tasman · Loop
↑ 184 m gain↓ 186 m descenthigh 232 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT184 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST28 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 100
DOG EFFORT3.3 /5 paws
PARKING260 m away
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 544 5678
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.
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 Jimmy Lee Creek Circuit
Jimmy Lee Creek Circuit is a loop of 3.9 km, near Richmond in Nelson-Tasman.
Expect moderate going, with around 184 m of climb, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 100 reviews.