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Off-lead OKEasy

Mt Barossa Easement Track

Canterbury

0.50.9 km652 m
↑ 116 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 652 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE0.9 km
ASCENT116 m
DURATION22m
STEEPEST21 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~135 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Mt Barossa Easement Track

This short track follows 0.9 km as a track, in Canterbury.

Graded easy, it climbs about 116 m overall, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 22m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mt Barossa Easement Track?

Yes. Mt Barossa Easement Track is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Mt Barossa Easement Track?

Mt Barossa Easement Track is 0.9 km with roughly 116 m of climb and takes about 22m.

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