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On-leadModerate

Pinnacles Ridge Track

Wellington

0.511.2 km216 m
↑ 168 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 216 msteepest 38 %
DISTANCE1.2 km
ASCENT168 m
DURATION30m
STEEPEST38 %

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

Nearest emergency vetWellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington~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 track

About Pinnacles Ridge Track

In Wellington, Pinnacles Ridge Track runs 1.2 km as a track.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 168 m overall, pitching up to 38 % at its steepest, and takes about 30m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Pinnacles Ridge Track?

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

How long is Pinnacles Ridge Track?

Pinnacles Ridge Track is 1.2 km with roughly 168 m of climb and takes about 30m.

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