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Mystery Lake Track
Canterbury
↑ 245 m gain ↓ 420 m descent high 1117 m steepest 28 %
DISTANCE 11.4 km
ASCENT 245 m
DURATION 2h 41m
STEEPEST 28 %
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 vet Christchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch ~145 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
About Mystery Lake Track
Mystery Lake Track is a long walk of 11.4 km , in Canterbury.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 245 m , pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 41m to walk.
Dogs are welcome here.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions Can I take my dog on Mystery Lake Track? Yes. Dogs are welcome on Mystery Lake Track, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.
How long is Mystery Lake Track? Mystery Lake Track is 11.4 km with roughly 245 m of climb and takes about 2h 41m.
From the pack Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Kayleigh & Obi.
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Save and Been here stay on this device, no account needed, and show up on your walks . Logging on the live map plants Banks’ paw on the trailhead; prove the walk with a photo of your dog and it scores on the leaderboard.
