On-leadModerate
Mount Ada Summit Loop
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 100 m gain↓ 100 m descenthigh 506 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT100 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 68
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends
About Mount Ada Summit Loop
This moderate-length track follows 2.9 km as a loop, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Expect moderate going, with around 100 m of climb, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 68 reviews.