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Off-lead OKEasy

SBC Road

Hira · Nelson-Tasman

0.511.522.4 km354 m
↑ 137 m gain↓ 140 m descenthigh 354 msteepest 36 %
DISTANCE2.4 km
ASCENT137 m
DURATION42m
STEEPEST36 %
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 track

About SBC Road

This moderate-length track follows 2.4 km as a track, near Hira in Nelson-Tasman.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 137 m, pitching up to 36 % at its steepest, and takes about 42m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on SBC Road?

Yes. SBC Road 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 SBC Road?

SBC Road is 2.4 km with roughly 137 m of climb and takes about 42m.

Hikes nearby

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

EasyHira
0.7 km↑17 m10m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHIRA
1.3 km↑19 m16m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHIRA
0.1 km↑0 m0m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
0.8 km↑24 m12m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

More in Nelson-Tasman

EasyBARN
3.7 km↑99 m54m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
HardSaint Arnaud
4.3 km↑716 m2–2.5 hr★4.0 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyRichmond
1.3 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

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