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Dogs allowedModerate

Spicer Forest Loop

Wellington · Loop

123455.8 km263 m
↑ 244 m gain↓ 242 m descenthigh 263 msteepest 27 %
DISTANCE6.0 km
ASCENT244 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST27 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 166
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING580 m away

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends

About Spicer Forest Loop

This long track follows 6.0 km as a loop, in Wellington.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 244 m, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, big views, and wildlife. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 166 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Spicer Forest Loop?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Spicer Forest Loop by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Spicer Forest Loop?

Spicer Forest Loop is 6.0 km with roughly 244 m of climb and takes about 2–2.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Spicer Forest Loop?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 22 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Dani & Butter.

Walks nearby

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

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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPorirua
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyWaikanae
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