On-leadHard
Mount Barrosa Track
Ashburton · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 815 m gain↓ 814 m descenthigh 1359 msteepest 49 %
DISTANCE6.8 km
ASCENT815 m
DURATION4–4.5 hr
STEEPEST49 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 148
DOG EFFORT4.7 /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.
Open track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekendsBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter
About Mount Barrosa Track
Near Ashburton in Canterbury, Mount Barrosa Track runs 6.8 km as an out-and-back.
Expect hard going, with around 815 m of climb, pitching up to 49 % at its steepest, and takes about 4–4.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 148 reviews.