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Dogs allowedHard

Stour Track

Tinwald · Canterbury

24681014.1 km697 m
↑ 212 m gain↓ 14 m descenthigh 697 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE14.1 km
ASCENT212 m
DURATION3h 10m
STEEPEST8 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. DOC’s own wording: “Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Stour Track

Near Tinwald in Canterbury, Stour Track runs 14.1 km.

An easy tramping track in Hakatere Conservation Park that follows the Stour River from Lake Emily down to the Ashburton Gorge Road. It is mostly downhill from the lake, making for a straightforward walk of about 14 km.

Graded hard, it climbs about 212 m overall, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 3h 10m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

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 Stour Track?

Yes, dogs are welcome on Stour Track. DOC's own wording for this track: "Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times".

How long is Stour Track?

Stour Track is 14.1 km with roughly 212 m of climb and takes about 3h 10m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Melissa & Indiana.

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