On-leadEasy
Waimakariri Gorge Bridge Reserve Walk
Sheffield · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 7 m gain↓ 7 m descenthigh 264 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 1
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
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 Waimakariri Gorge Bridge Reserve Walk
This short track follows 1.0 km as an out-and-back, near Sheffield in Canterbury.
Graded easy, it climbs about 7 m overall, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in river frontage, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 1 reviews.