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Mitchell Park Walk

Lower Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back

↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 12 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT8 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 1
DOG EFFORT1.1 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsUsually a quiet track

About Mitchell Park Walk

Mitchell Park Walk is an out-and-back of 0.6 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington.

Expect easy going, with around 8 m of climb, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 1 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mitchell Park Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Mitchell Park Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mitchell Park Walk?

Mitchell Park Walk is 0.6 km with roughly 8 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Mitchell Park Walk?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 16 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

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

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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateLower Hutt
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

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Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyUpper Hutt
1.6 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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