Huntsbury Ave Walking Track is a hill walk to the Sugarloaf summit in Cashmere, Christchurch, rated 4.7 from 11 Google reviews. It has a moderate walk of about an hour and a half, with a steep start that eases later, through gorse and pine with views over Christchurch. Reviewers say it is a good short walk or run, that the gorse and pine smell fresh, and that the carpark is small. Opening hours and booking do not apply, as it is an open track.
Hill tracks like this are steep at the start, so warm up before the climb and go at your own pace. Shoes with good grip help on loose ground, and a water bottle is worth carrying for the walk. Check the weather before you set out, since the top is open to wind. Regulars often walk it early in the morning, when the city is quiet below.
Huntsbury Ave Walking Track suits Christchurch walkers and runners who want a short hill climb with city views.