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Te Whiti Riser to Stokes Valley

Lower Hutt · Wellington · Point to Point

24689.8 km387 m
↑ 492 m gain↓ 366 m descenthigh 387 msteepest 41 %
DISTANCE10.0 km
ASCENT492 m
DURATION3.5–4 hr
STEEPEST41 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 3.7 · 26
DOG EFFORT4.2 /5 paws
PARKING40 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.

Open track, carry water for the dog

About Te Whiti Riser to Stokes Valley

This long track follows 10.0 km as a point-to-point, near Lower Hutt in Wellington.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 492 m overall, pitching up to 41 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.

Along the way there are big views and wildflowers. 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 3.7 / 5 across 26 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 Te Whiti Riser to Stokes Valley?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Te Whiti Riser to Stokes Valley 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 Te Whiti Riser to Stokes Valley?

Te Whiti Riser to Stokes Valley is 10.0 km with roughly 492 m of climb and takes about 3.5–4 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Te Whiti Riser to Stokes Valley?

Yes. The closest is Catchpool Valley Campsite, about 14 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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