4.7 miles
Distance
314 ft
Climb
-322 ft
Descent
1,348 ft
High Point
-8 ft
Altitude change
1,164 ft
Altitude min
1,308 ft
Altitude start
1,299 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

An easy interesting route starting at the Trail Hub on Jollies Pass Road. Cross the road to Easy Rider in the Heritage Forest. Mainly single track travelling through mixed terrain at Easy Grade approx 8km. Shorter versions possible.

Detailed Description
Easy Route is a 5 mile moderately popular easy route located near Hanmer Springs. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 314 ft with a max elevation of 1,348 ft then descends -322 ft.
Tags
Family friendlyHistoric site

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 3 trails (newest: Nov 21, 2025)
Route Supporters
  • Heritage Forest Trust, Track Network Group.

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike Club (www.hanmermtb.nz)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    50 min 12 sec
  • Altitude min
    1,164 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,308 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,299 ft
  • Climb
    314 ft
  • Descent
    -322 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -19.5%
  • Grade min
    22.7%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
    Hanmer Springs
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Walk west on Easy Rider.
  2. Continue for 30 meters.
  3. Keep straight to stay on Easy Rider.
  4. Continue for 70 meters.
  5. Keep straight to stay on Easy Rider.
  6. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  7. Keep straight to stay on Easy Rider.
  8. Continue for 50 meters.
  9. Turn left to stay on Easy Rider.
  10. Continue for 30 meters.
  11. Keep right to stay on Easy Rider.
  12. Continue for 20 meters.
  13. Keep left to stay on Easy Rider.
  14. Continue for 20 meters.
  15. Keep right to stay on Easy Rider.
  16. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  17. Keep left to stay on Easy Rider.
  18. Continue for 20 meters.
  19. Keep left to stay on Easy Rider.
  20. Continue for 10 meters.
  21. Keep right to stay on Easy Rider.
  22. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  23. Keep left to stay on Easy Rider.
  24. Continue for 20 meters.
  25. Keep straight to stay on Easy Rider.
  26. Continue for 40 meters.
  27. Keep left to stay on Easy Rider.
  28. Continue for 30 meters.
  29. Keep straight to stay on Easy Rider.
  30. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  31. Turn left to stay on Easy Rider.
  32. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
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