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Dogs allowedEasy

Wells Ridge

Hira · Nelson-Tasman

0.51.1 km393 m
↑ 42 m gain↓ 42 m descenthigh 393 msteepest 26 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT42 m
DURATION16m
STEEPEST26 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Wells Ridge

Near Hira in Nelson-Tasman, Wells Ridge runs 1.1 km.

Graded easy, it climbs about 42 m overall, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 16m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

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 Wells Ridge?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Wells Ridge, per the council access data for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Wells Ridge?

Wells Ridge is 1.1 km with roughly 42 m of climb and takes about 16m.

Walks nearby

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

EasyHira
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
1.5 km↑0 m18m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
1.1 km↑40 m17m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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