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Dogs allowedModerate

River Trail Loop

Canterbury

↑ 33 m gain↓ 35 m descenthigh 112 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE5.9 km
ASCENT33 m
DURATION1h 14m
STEEPEST5 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About River Trail Loop

River Trail Loop covers 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 allowed here, on the lead.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on River Trail Loop?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on River Trail Loop, per the council access data for this track. 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.

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