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Pudding Hill Stm Route, Mt Hutt Forest

Canterbury

1234567.5 km1083 m
↑ 624 m gain↓ 138 m descenthigh 1083 msteepest 64 %
DISTANCE7.5 km
ASCENT624 m
DURATION2h 32m
STEEPEST64 %
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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~105 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 366 1052
The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Pudding Hill Stm Route, Mt Hutt Forest

This long track follows 7.5 km as a track, in Canterbury.

Expect hard going, with around 624 m of climb, pitching up to 64 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 32m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Pudding Hill Stm Route, Mt Hutt Forest?

Yes. Pudding Hill Stm Route, Mt Hutt Forest is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Pudding Hill Stm Route, Mt Hutt Forest?

Pudding Hill Stm Route, Mt Hutt Forest is 7.5 km with roughly 624 m of climb and takes about 2h 32m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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