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On-leadEasy

Joe's Bridge Loop

Riverhead · Auckland · Loop

0.511.522.9 km70 m
↑ 60 m gain↓ 59 m descenthigh 70 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT60 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 121
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vet111 Vet Clinic Kumeu, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 869 6111
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.

Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends

About Joe's Bridge Loop

Joe's Bridge Loop is a loop of 2.9 km, near Riverhead in Auckland.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 60 m, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 121 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Joe's Bridge Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Joe's Bridge Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Joe's Bridge Loop?

Joe's Bridge Loop is 2.9 km with roughly 60 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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