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On-leadHard

Red Beech Track

Canterbury

123456.4 km912 m
↑ 655 m gain↓ 33 m descenthigh 912 msteepest 121 %
DISTANCE6.4 km
ASCENT655 m
DURATION2h 21m
STEEPEST121 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~50 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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 dogUsually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Red Beech Track

Red Beech Track covers 6.4 km, in Canterbury, walked as a track.

Expect hard going, with around 655 m of climb, pitching up to 121 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 21m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Red Beech Track?

Dogs are welcome on Red Beech Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Red Beech Track?

Red Beech Track is 6.4 km with roughly 655 m of climb and takes about 2h 21m.

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