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On-leadEasy

Trotters Gorge Track

Otago

↑ 94 m gain↓ 103 m descenthigh 196 msteepest 43 %

DISTANCE1.3 km

ASCENT94 m

DURATION24m

STEEPEST43 %

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Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~65 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

03 477 7233

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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Trotters Gorge Track

In Otago, Trotters Gorge Track runs 1.3 km as a track.

Graded easy, it climbs about 94 m overall, pitching up to 43 % at its steepest, and takes about 24m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Trotters Gorge Track?

Dogs are welcome on Trotters Gorge Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Trotters Gorge Track?

Trotters Gorge Track is 1.3 km with roughly 94 m of climb and takes about 24m.

Hikes nearby

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

Trotters Cave Walk

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Trotters Creek Walk

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1.9 km↑19 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids