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On-leadEasy

Mt St John Path

Auckland · Loop

↑ 32 m gain↓ 32 m descenthigh 121 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE0.8 km
ASCENT32 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 64
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
PARKING300 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Referral Centre Central (ARC Central), Auckland~5 min drive · 24/7
09 281 5815
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.

Forest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Mt St John Path

Mt St John Path covers 0.8 km, in Auckland, walked as a loop.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 32 m, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 64 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mt St John Path?

Dogs are welcome on Mt St John Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mt St John Path?

Mt St John Path is 0.8 km with roughly 32 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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