Runs along Mount Richardson via Blowhard Track, which is the longer route the map draws through here. This is its own walk, with its own trailhead and its own page.

-43.19608, 172.24708

Dogs allowedHard

Mt Richardson Track

Canterbury

↑ 636 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 1042 msteepest 43 %

DISTANCE3.2 km

ASCENT636 m

DURATION1h 41m

STEEPEST43 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~55 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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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 trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Mt Richardson Track

In Canterbury, Mt Richardson Track runs 3.2 km.

Graded hard, it climbs about 636 m overall, pitching up to 43 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 41m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Stay & walk

Ashley-Rakahuri Gorge Holiday Park

4.0 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Mt Richardson Track?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Mt Richardson Track, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mt Richardson Track?

Mt Richardson Track is 3.2 km with roughly 636 m of climb and takes about 1h 41m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 6 times by the pack, 5 proven with a photo. first proven by Ronnie & Fly.

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