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On-leadEasy

Lake Hood River Trail

Canterbury

↑ 0 m gain↓ 16 m descenthigh 83 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE3.6 km
DURATION42m
STEEPEST1 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~95 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 Lake Hood River Trail

This moderate-length track follows 3.6 km as a track, in Canterbury.

The Lake Hood Trail runs along the southern bank of the Ashburton River to Lake Hood. It is a wide riverside 8km (one way) track suitable for walkers

Expect easy, near-level going, and takes about 42m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Lake Hood River Trail?

Dogs are welcome on Lake Hood River Trail on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Lake Hood River Trail?

Lake Hood River Trail is 3.6 km with barely any climb and takes about 42m.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

ModerateAshburton
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Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Moderate
5.9 km↑33 m1h 14m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAshburton
2.4 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardLyttelton
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EasyChristchurch
0.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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