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Otago Central Rail Trail: Clyde to Alexandra Section

Alexandra · Otago · Point to Point

↑ 5 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 167 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE5.1 km
ASCENT5 m
DURATION1h 1m
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTEPoint to Point

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. DOC’s own wording: “Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Otago Central Rail Trail: Clyde to Alexandra Section

Otago Central Rail Trail: Clyde to Alexandra Section is a point-to-point of 5.1 km, near Alexandra in Otago.

The Clyde-end leg of the Otago Central Rail Trail, running on the former railway formation from Clyde down to Alexandra (rail marker 210). Easy grade-2 walking on a wide gravel surface shared by walkers, cyclists, dogs and horses.

Expect moderate going, with around 5 m of climb, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 1m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

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.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Otago Central Rail Trail: Clyde to Alexandra Section?

Yes, dogs are welcome on Otago Central Rail Trail: Clyde to Alexandra Section. DOC's own wording for this track: "Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times".

How long is Otago Central Rail Trail: Clyde to Alexandra Section?

Otago Central Rail Trail: Clyde to Alexandra Section is 5.1 km with roughly 5 m of climb and takes about 1h 1m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Melissa & Indiana.

Walks nearby

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HardAlexandra
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On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

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