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On-leadHard

Karaka To Crosbies Hut Tramping Track

Waikato

24681012.6 km641 m
↑ 787 m gain↓ 234 m descenthigh 641 msteepest 61 %
DISTANCE12.6 km
ASCENT787 m
DURATION3h 50m
STEEPEST61 %
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland~70 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 277 8383
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Karaka To Crosbies Hut Tramping Track

In Waikato, Karaka To Crosbies Hut Tramping Track runs 12.6 km as a track.

Expect hard going, with around 787 m of climb, pitching up to 61 % at its steepest, and takes about 3h 50m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Karaka To Crosbies Hut Tramping Track?

Dogs are welcome on Karaka To Crosbies Hut Tramping Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Karaka To Crosbies Hut Tramping Track?

Karaka To Crosbies Hut Tramping Track is 12.6 km with roughly 787 m of climb and takes about 3h 50m.

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