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Off-lead OKHard

Ryders Scotchmans Creek Tracks

Otago

123456.3 km1011 m
↑ 459 m gain↓ 106 m descenthigh 1011 msteepest 46 %
DISTANCE6.3 km
ASCENT459 m
DURATION2h 1m
STEEPEST46 %
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Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~30 min drive · 24/7
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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 trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Ryders Scotchmans Creek Tracks

Ryders Scotchmans Creek Tracks is a track of 6.3 km, in Otago.

Graded hard, it climbs about 459 m overall, pitching up to 46 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 1m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Ryders Scotchmans Creek Tracks?

Yes. Ryders Scotchmans Creek Tracks 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 Ryders Scotchmans Creek Tracks?

Ryders Scotchmans Creek Tracks is 6.3 km with roughly 459 m of climb and takes about 2h 1m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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