On-leadHard
Keith George Memorial Park Loop
Upper Hutt · Wellington · Loop
↑ 264 m gain↓ 262 m descenthigh 312 msteepest 47 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT264 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST47 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 28
DOG EFFORT4.2 /5 paws
PARKING10 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 Keith George Memorial Park Loop
This moderate-length track follows 2.9 km as a loop, near Upper Hutt in Wellington.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 264 m, pitching up to 47 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 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 4.3 / 5 across 28 reviews.