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Dogs allowedHard

Mount Richardson, Blowhard, and Bypass Tracks Loop

Glentui · Canterbury · Loop

246811.6 km1044 m
↑ 733 m gain↓ 733 m descenthigh 1044 msteepest 44 %
DISTANCE11.9 km
ASCENT733 m
DURATION5–5.5 hr
STEEPEST44 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 275
DOG EFFORT4.6 /5 paws
PARKING70 m away

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

River swim spotsForest shadeA popular track, busy on weekendsBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Mount Richardson, Blowhard, and Bypass Tracks Loop

Near Glentui in Canterbury, Mount Richardson, Blowhard, and Bypass Tracks Loop runs 11.9 km as a loop.

Expect hard going, with around 733 m of climb, pitching up to 44 % at its steepest, and takes about 5–5.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, river frontage, and big views. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 275 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Mount Richardson, Blowhard, and Bypass Tracks Loop?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Mount Richardson, Blowhard, and Bypass Tracks Loop by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Mount Richardson, Blowhard, and Bypass Tracks Loop?

Mount Richardson, Blowhard, and Bypass Tracks Loop is 11.9 km with roughly 733 m of climb and takes about 5–5.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Mount Richardson, Blowhard, and Bypass Tracks Loop?

Yes, the track has river access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Mount Richardson, Blowhard, and Bypass Tracks Loop?

Yes. The closest is Wooded Gully Campsite, about 7 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Shorter walks along this track

Separate walks, each signposted in its own right, that run inside this route.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Alona & Casper.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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Swim spotShadeGood with kids
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.

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