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Dogs allowedEasy

Pioneer Walk

Waikato

↑ 16 m gain↓ 2 m descenthigh 64 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE1.7 km
ASCENT16 m
DURATION21m
STEEPEST3 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetWaikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital (WAVH), Hamilton~25 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 track

About Pioneer Walk

In Waikato, Pioneer Walk runs 1.7 km.

An easy to moderate walk, some parts are gravel and some parts are steep terrain. Track follows the Mangahoi Stream through park reserve and has secti

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 16 m, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 21m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

Stay nearby

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Pioneer Walk?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Pioneer Walk, per the council access data for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Pioneer Walk?

Pioneer Walk is 1.7 km with roughly 16 m of climb and takes about 21m.

Walks nearby

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EasyOhaupo
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HardPaeroa
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