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Dogs allowedEasy

Woodside Glen Walk

Mosgiel · Otago · Out & Back

0.50.7 km105 m
↑ 37 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 105 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE0.7 km
ASCENT37 m
DURATION12m
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTEOut & Back

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. DOC’s own wording: “The DOC page makes no mention of dogs; GIS records dogs on a leash only”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Woodside Glen Walk

Woodside Glen Walk is an out-and-back of 0.7 km, near Mosgiel in Otago.

A short walk through native forest in Woodside Glen Reserve at the foot of Maungatua, about 30 minutes from Dunedin via Outram. The track climbs briefly from the carpark then eases along to Lee Creek, with birdsong, native trees and boulders to explore.

Graded easy, it climbs about 37 m overall, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 12m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Woodside Glen Walk?

Yes, dogs are welcome on Woodside Glen Walk. DOC's own wording for this track: "The DOC page makes no mention of dogs; GIS records dogs on a leash only".

How long is Woodside Glen Walk?

Woodside Glen Walk is 0.7 km with roughly 37 m of climb and takes about 12m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 2 proven with a photo. first proven by Shona & Missy.

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