On-leadModerate
Westmorland East Valley Reserve Loop Track
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 88 m gain↓ 82 m descenthigh 128 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE2.4 km
ASCENT88 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 24
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
PARKING570 m away
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 Westmorland East Valley Reserve Loop Track
Near Christchurch in Canterbury, Westmorland East Valley Reserve Loop Track runs 2.4 km as a loop.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 88 m, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, lakeside stretches, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 24 reviews.