On-leadEasy
University of Waikato Grounds Loop
Hamilton · Waikato · Loop
↑ 8 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 50 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT8 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 20
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws
PARKING60 m away
Nearest emergency vetWaikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital (WAVH), Hamilton
07 839 5656
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.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About University of Waikato Grounds Loop
University of Waikato Grounds Loop is a loop of 1.8 km, near Hamilton in Waikato.
Graded easy, it climbs about 8 m overall, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in lakeside stretches, big views, wildflowers, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 20 reviews.