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Off-lead OKEasy

Mt Isobel Track

Canterbury

↑ 0 m gain↓ 704 m descenthigh 1260 msteepest 66 %

DISTANCE3.7 km

DURATION44m

STEEPEST66 %

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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~140 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

03 366 1052

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 trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Mt Isobel Track

Mt Isobel Track covers 3.7 km, in Canterbury, walked as a track.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 44m 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 Isobel Track?

Yes. Mt Isobel 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 Isobel Track?

Mt Isobel Track is 3.7 km with barely any climb and takes about 44m.

Hikes nearby

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

Mount Isobel Track

EasyHanmer

3.7 km↑0 m44m

Waterfall (Dog Stream) Track

Easy

2.0 km↑0 m23m

Jacks Pass To Mt Isobel Track

Moderate

1.8 km↑315 m53m

Mount Isobel via Jacks Pass Track

HardHanmer Springs

6.3 km↑483 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating

Mt Isobel Track

Good to know

About Mt Isobel Track

Frequently asked questions

Hikes nearby

Mount Isobel Track

Waterfall (Dog Stream) Track

Jacks Pass To Mt Isobel Track

Mount Isobel via Jacks Pass Track

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