On-leadHard
Mt Lyndon Track
Sheffield · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 640 m gain↓ 640 m descenthigh 1485 msteepest 40 %
DISTANCE7.2 km
ASCENT640 m
STEEPEST40 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 150
DOG EFFORT4.6 /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.
Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogA 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 Mt Lyndon Track
This long track follows 7.2 km as an out-and-back, near Sheffield in Canterbury.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 640 m, pitching up to 40 % at its steepest.
The track takes in lakeside stretches and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 150 reviews.