On-leadHard
Ridge Track from Twin Lakes Road
Upper Hutt · Wellington · Out & Back
↑ 675 m gain↓ 675 m descenthigh 479 msteepest 33 %
DISTANCE14.2 km
ASCENT675 m
DURATION5–5.5 hr
STEEPEST33 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 61
DOG EFFORT4.5 /5 paws
PARKING50 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 shade
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 Ridge Track from Twin Lakes Road
Near Upper Hutt in Wellington, Ridge Track from Twin Lakes Road runs 14.2 km as an out-and-back.
Expect hard going, with around 675 m of climb, pitching up to 33 % at its steepest, and takes about 5–5.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 61 reviews.