On-leadHard
Rabbit Hill via Trig M
Sheffield · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 785 m gain↓ 784 m descenthigh 1242 msteepest 38 %
DISTANCE12.7 km
ASCENT785 m
STEEPEST38 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 43
DOG EFFORT4.7 /5 paws
PARKING0 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
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.
Open track, carry water for the dogBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter
About Rabbit Hill via Trig M
This big track follows 12.7 km as an out-and-back, near Sheffield in Canterbury.
Expect hard going, with around 785 m of climb, pitching up to 38 % at its steepest.
The track takes in big views and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 43 reviews.