On-leadModerate
Kenton Track
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 253 m gain↓ 256 m descenthigh 409 msteepest 26 %
DISTANCE3.5 km
ASCENT253 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST26 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 49
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws
PARKING580 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
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 dog3 stiles on route
About Kenton Track
This moderate-length track follows 3.5 km as an out-and-back, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 253 m, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
The track takes in big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 49 reviews.