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On-leadModerate

River Trail Loop

Canterbury

↑ 33 m gain↓ 35 m descenthigh 112 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE5.9 km
ASCENT33 m
DURATION1h 14m
STEEPEST5 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~95 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 track

About River Trail Loop

River Trail Loop is a track of 5.9 km, in Canterbury.

Running along the northern side of the Ashburton River, the River Trail Loop is a purpose built mountain bike loop track 12kms long. It weaves through

Graded moderate, it climbs about 33 m overall, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 14m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on River Trail Loop?

Dogs are welcome on River Trail Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is River Trail Loop?

River Trail Loop is 5.9 km with roughly 33 m of climb and takes about 1h 14m.

Hikes nearby

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

ModerateAshburton
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAshburton
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAshburton
1.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
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Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

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