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Ridgeway Hills

Stoke · Nelson-Tasman

0.511.3 km107 m
↑ 42 m gain↓ 42 m descenthigh 107 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT42 m
DURATION19m
STEEPEST21 %
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Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 544 5678
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 track

About Ridgeway Hills

Ridgeway Hills is a track of 1.3 km, near Stoke in Nelson-Tasman.

Walk Nelson - Walk 48

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 42 m, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 19m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Ridgeway Hills?

Yes. Ridgeway Hills 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 Ridgeway Hills?

Ridgeway Hills is 1.3 km with roughly 42 m of climb and takes about 19m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

Waterhouse Reserve

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0.4 km↑15 m6m

Isel Park Walk

EasyNelson
1.4 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Railway Reserve

EasyStoke
0.7 km↑9 m9m

More in Nelson-Tasman

Stoke Loop Walk

EasyNelson
3.1 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids

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