Dogs allowedHard
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 · WALKERS 4.6 · 148
DOG EFFORT4.7 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
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This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: a hand-checked correction against the authority. How we check dog rules.
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
The route
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
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. Walkers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 148 reviews.
