On-leadModerate
Te Whiti Riser and ECNZ Pylon Loop
Lower Hutt · Wellington · Loop
↑ 364 m gain↓ 364 m descenthigh 350 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE8.2 km
ASCENT364 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST28 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 177
DOG EFFORT3.7 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington
04 473 7545
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 shadeA popular track, busy on weekends
About Te Whiti Riser and ECNZ Pylon Loop
Te Whiti Riser and ECNZ Pylon Loop is a loop of 8.2 km, near Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Expect moderate going, with around 364 m of climb, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for native forest, big views, wildflowers, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 177 reviews.