On-leadModerate
Red Trail and Skyline Walkway Loop
Wellington · Loop
↑ 388 m gain↓ 391 m descenthigh 402 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE8.4 km
ASCENT388 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 98
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington
04 473 7545
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.
River swim spotsForest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends3 stiles on route2 cattle grids on route
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 Red Trail and Skyline Walkway Loop
Red Trail and Skyline Walkway Loop is a loop of 8.4 km, in Wellington.
Expect moderate going, with around 388 m of climb, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 98 reviews.