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      Well mapped and signposted trail network, with a mixture of hand built and machine built tracks from beginner to expert grades. Mostly XC but there are a couple of steeper tracks coming down off the north side of Conical Hill and Jollies Pass.

      Lots of short trails allow for making up your own routes, which can be of infinite variety and length.

      Trails are mainly built by Hanmer MTB Club with agreement from the various landowners. Income towards trail building is limited so feel free to make a donation via https://www.hanmermtb.nz/ to support this worthy cause. Trail Maps can be purchased from the Information Centre in Hanmer when you visit .

      Trails can only be built with permission of the Landowners. This must be done through the HSMTB Club.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Shuttleable: YES
      AKA: Hanmer Forest
      Land Status: Private Managed Forest
      Land Manager: Matariki
      Mullans Road Carpark google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Parking is on Jollies Pass Road at the forest Main Entrance and map Hub.
      There is also a short Grading Trail, a bike wash & tools and a Skills Park just behind the building.
      Trails can also be accessed from other parts of the village & forest.
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      Region Details
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      • 12
      • 12
      • 1
      • 2
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of 2 days
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      53
      Trails Mountain Bike
      51
      Trails E-Bike
      50
      Trails Horse
      9
      Trails Hike
      57
      Trails Trail Running
      60
      Total Distance
      39 miles
      Total Descent
      6,589 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,058 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,222 ft
      Reports
      1,018
      Photos
      92
      Ridden Counter
      18,457

      Popular Hanmer Forest Park Mountain Biking Trails

      Hanmer Forest Park Mountain Bike Routes

      titleratingdistance
      Expert Tracks
      4 miles
      Big Foot Detox Route
      5 miles
      20 mile Hanmer Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog20 miles
      4 mile Hanmer Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog4 miles
      8 mile Hanmer Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog8 miles
      8 mile Hanmer Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog8 miles
      19 mile Hanmer Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog19 miles
      17 mile Hanmer Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog17 miles
      4 mile Hanmer Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog4 miles
      5 mile Hanmer Forest Park Ridepopular ridelog5 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 3 rides
      Yesterday
      • 3 rides
      Past Week
      • 17 rides

      Photos of Hanmer Forest Park Mountain Bike

      trail: Yankee Zephyr
      0 |
      Apr 13, 2025 @ 12:34am
      Apr 13, 2025
      trail: Yankee Zephyr
      0 |
      Apr 13, 2025 @ 12:34am
      Apr 13, 2025
      trail: C V EXPRESS
      11 |
      Jan 1, 2025 @ 3:08pm
      Jan 1, 2025
      trail: Tombstone
      49 |
      Dec 11, 2023 @ 8:56pm
      Dec 11, 2023
      trail: Tombstone
      47 |
      Nov 1, 2023 @ 1:15am
      Nov 1, 2023
      15 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:23pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      43 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:22pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      25 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:22pm
      Mar 7, 2023

      Videos of Hanmer Forest Park Mountain Bike

      C line at firepit dirt park
      trail: C-Line
      0:09 | 871 | Jan 13, 2014
      Tombstone | Hanmer Forest Park | Canterbury,...
      trail: Tombstone
      8:42 | 617 | Mar 6, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
      Swoop | Hanmer Forest Park | Canterbury, NZ |...
      trail: Swoop
      4:58 | 478 | Mar 6, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
      Western Link | Hanmer Forest Park |...
      5:04 | 201 | Mar 6, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
      Joliffe Saddle | Hanmer Forest Park |...
      2:20 | 245 | Feb 23, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
      Mach 1 | Hanmer Forest Park | Canterbury, NZ |...
      trail: Mach 1
      6:28 | 482 | Feb 19, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
      South Island Holiday - Jan 2022
      21:15 | 125 | Feb 5, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
      South Island Holiday - Jan 2022
      trail: Swoop
      21:15 | 131 | Feb 5, 2022 , Hanmer Springs

      Recent Trail Reports

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      fedetomasaddreportactivity #69766074 and 1 more
      Apr 16, 2025 @ 3:46pm
      2 days
      rizzimizziaddphotoactivity #69531773 and 1 more
      Apr 13, 2025 @ 12:34am
      Apr 13, 2025
      rizzimizziaddreportactivity #69531641 and 9 more
      Apr 13, 2025 @ 12:28am
      Apr 13, 2025
      sucklingriddentrailactivity #69444587
      Apr 11, 2025 @ 6:22pm
      Apr 11, 2025
      HSMTBCLUBaddreportactivity #69400777 and 3 more
      Apr 11, 2025 @ 3:57am
      Apr 11, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      thetownbicycletrailTombstoneFantastic trail. Beautiful forest on the big...
      Feb 14, 2025 @ 11:56pm
      Feb 14, 2025
      thetownbicycletrailSnakes n LaddersFun easy green with LOTS of turns. Dark as...
      Feb 13, 2025 @ 11:42am
      Feb 13, 2025
      jeremydeantrailEagles NestVery Overgrown and washed out in places.
      Jan 6, 2025 @ 7:43pm
      Jan 6, 2025
      karatechristrailAddictionIt's a long, tedious slog if you don't get...
      Jan 4, 2025 @ 11:55am
      Jan 4, 2025
      NugtrailC V EXPRESSA beautiful uptrack !!!! Well done
      Dec 3, 2024 @ 2:39pm
      Dec 3, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Mt Lyford Adventure Park 2 215.8 km
      St James Conservation Area17.1 km
      Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve23.8 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike5137 miles6,368 ft16 miles2,057 ft
      #571#21841,01626,064
      E-Bike5034 miles4,793 ft14 miles679 ft
      #258#113850485
      Horse93 miles272 ft2 miles161 ft
      #473#4173
      Hike5633 miles4,879 ft13 miles2,057 ft
      #561#115882174
      Trail Running6036 miles5,243 ft14 miles2,057 ft
      #518#98981417
      • By HSMTBCLUB HSMBC & contributors
      • Admins: MBA, rhino333, HSMBC
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