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Dogs allowedExpert

Mcarthur Track (Sjct)

Canterbury

5101520.5 km851 m
↑ 436 m gain↓ 269 m descenthigh 851 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE20.5 km
ASCENT436 m
DURATION4h 49m
STEEPEST28 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.

About Mcarthur Track (Sjct)

This full-day walk follows 20.5 km, in Canterbury.

Graded expert, it climbs about 436 m overall, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 4h 49m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

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 Mcarthur Track (Sjct)?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Mcarthur Track (Sjct), per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mcarthur Track (Sjct)?

Mcarthur Track (Sjct) is 20.5 km with roughly 436 m of climb and takes about 4h 49m.

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