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Dogs allowedEasy

Mount Thomas Forest: Forest Track

Rangiora · Canterbury

↑ 29 m gain↓ 7 m descenthigh 446 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT29 m
DURATION16m
STEEPEST16 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. DOC’s own wording: “Dogs on a leash only”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Mount Thomas Forest: Forest Track

Near Rangiora in Canterbury, Mount Thomas Forest: Forest Track runs 1.1 km.

A roughly one-hour beech-forest track in Mount Thomas Forest that links the Wooded Gully Track and Summit Track, usually walked as part of a loop from the Wooded Gully picnic area. It includes one steep 300 m climb after the bridge.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 29 m, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 16m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Mount Thomas Forest: Forest Track?

Yes, dogs are welcome on Mount Thomas Forest: Forest Track. DOC's own wording for this track: "Dogs on a leash only".

How long is Mount Thomas Forest: Forest Track?

Mount Thomas Forest: Forest Track is 1.1 km with roughly 29 m of climb and takes about 16m.

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