On-leadModerate
Mount Vernon from Summit Road
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 35 m gain↓ 33 m descenthigh 454 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE0.5 km
ASCENT35 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 9
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
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.
Christchurch City Council maps this area as on-lead at Bowenvale Park. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Open track, carry water for the dog
About Mount Vernon from Summit Road
Mount Vernon from Summit Road covers 0.5 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 35 m of climb, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there is big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 9 reviews.