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On-leadHard

Mt Grey Walking Track

Canterbury

123455.8 km912 m
↑ 660 m gain↓ 19 m descenthigh 912 msteepest 59 %
DISTANCE5.8 km
ASCENT660 m
DURATION2h 15m
STEEPEST59 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0.

Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~50 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 Mt Grey Walking Track

Mt Grey Walking Track covers 5.8 km, in Canterbury, walked as a track.

Expect hard going, with around 660 m of climb, pitching up to 59 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 15m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mt Grey Walking Track?

Dogs are welcome on Mt Grey Walking Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mt Grey Walking Track?

Mt Grey Walking Track is 5.8 km with roughly 660 m of climb and takes about 2h 15m.

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