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On-leadModerate

Mount Ada from Summit Road

Lyttelton · Canterbury · Out & Back

0.511.6 km506 m
↑ 95 m gain↓ 93 m descenthigh 506 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE1.6 km
ASCENT95 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 10
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Forest shade

About Mount Ada from Summit Road

Near Lyttelton in Canterbury, Mount Ada from Summit Road runs 1.6 km as an out-and-back.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 95 m overall, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 10 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite

14.7 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Wooded Gully Campsite

53.4 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mount Ada from Summit Road?

Dogs are welcome on Mount Ada from Summit Road on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mount Ada from Summit Road?

Mount Ada from Summit Road is 1.6 km with roughly 95 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Mount Ada from Summit Road?

Yes. The closest is Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite, about 15 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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Ohinetahi Reserve

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Mount Ada Summit Loop

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