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Dogs allowedModerate

Lees Grove Track

Lower Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back

0.511.522.533.7 km377 m
↑ 252 m gain↓ 250 m descenthigh 377 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT252 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 9
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. The rule-setter’s own wording: “Dogs are welcome in the Northern Forest but must be leashed. No dogs allowed in Baring Head or the Parangarahu Lakes. Greater Wellington's East Harbour Regional Park dog rules map shows the Northern Forest as a single zone with one legend entry, Dogs on leads”. Evidence: a hand-checked correction against the authority. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Forest shadeGood with kids

About Lees Grove Track

Lees Grove Track covers 3.9 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington, walked as an out-and-back.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 252 m, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest and big views. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 9 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Lees Grove Track?

Yes, dogs are welcome on Lees Grove Track. The rule-setter's own wording for this track: "Dogs are welcome in the Northern Forest but must be leashed. No dogs allowed in Baring Head or the Parangarahu Lakes. Greater Wellington's East Harbour Regional Park dog rules map shows the Northern Forest as a single zone with one legend entry, Dogs on leads".

How long is Lees Grove Track?

Lees Grove Track is 3.9 km with roughly 252 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Lees Grove Track?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 10 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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