On-leadModerate
Montgomery Spur Reserve Loop
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 243 m gain↓ 240 m descenthigh 278 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE8.0 km
ASCENT243 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 68
DOG EFFORT2.9 /5 paws
PARKING410 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 dog6 cattle grids on route
About Montgomery Spur Reserve Loop
This long track follows 8.0 km as a loop, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Expect moderate going, with around 243 m of climb, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Along the way there is big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 68 reviews.