On-leadModerate
Piako River Walk
Morrinsville · Waikato · Out & Back
↑ 41 m gain↓ 42 m descenthigh 28 msteepest 9 %
DISTANCE6.4 km
ASCENT41 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST9 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 26
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING410 m away
Nearest emergency vetWaikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital (WAVH), Hamilton
07 839 5656
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.
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 Piako River Walk
Near Morrinsville in Waikato, Piako River Walk runs 6.4 km as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 41 m of climb, pitching up to 9 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 26 reviews.