On-leadModerate
Kaitoke to Summit Station via Remutaka Rail Trail
Upper Hutt · Wellington · Point to Point
↑ 154 m gain↓ 62 m descenthigh 350 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE10.1 km
ASCENT154 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 64
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington
04 473 7545
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 spotsForest shade
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 Kaitoke to Summit Station via Remutaka Rail Trail
This long track follows 10.1 km as a point-to-point, near Upper Hutt in Wellington.
Expect moderate going, with around 154 m of climb, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 64 reviews.