On-leadModerate
Stan Helms Track
Lyttelton · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 214 m gain↓ 214 m descenthigh 334 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE2.6 km
ASCENT214 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 39
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
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.
Forest shadeCattle grid on route
About Stan Helms Track
Stan Helms Track is an out-and-back of 2.6 km, near Lyttelton in Canterbury.
Expect moderate going, with around 214 m of climb, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 39 reviews.