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On-leadModerate

View Hill To Mt Oxford Track

Canterbury

12345.6 km1312 m
↑ 8 m gain↓ 724 m descenthigh 1312 msteepest 131 %
DISTANCE5.6 km
ASCENT8 m
DURATION1h 8m
STEEPEST131 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~65 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About View Hill To Mt Oxford Track

View Hill To Mt Oxford Track is a track of 5.6 km, in Canterbury.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 8 m overall, pitching up to 131 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 8m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on View Hill To Mt Oxford Track?

Dogs are welcome on View Hill To Mt Oxford Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is View Hill To Mt Oxford Track?

View Hill To Mt Oxford Track is 5.6 km with roughly 8 m of climb and takes about 1h 8m.

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