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4,337 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:07:24
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
1,302 ft
Altitude min
1,342 ft
Altitude max
1,329 ft
Altitude start
1,306 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
1,368 ft
Distance climb
1,558 ft
Distance down
1,220 ft
Distance flat
00:07:24
Avg time

Base Camp Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78555 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65532 in E-Biking
    • #104458 in Trail Running
    • #148502 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,728 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,574 in E-Biking
    • #1,798 in Trail Running
    • #2,082 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

An easy loop that joins the east end of Camp Track in an alternative loop to reach the west end.
A fairly level easy trail with Twists and turns.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 253 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Base Camp Trail Reports

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Feb 26, 2026 @ 12:18pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 25, 2026
Nice track, but has lost some of its charm now the trees and loamy surface have gone.
Oct 31, 2025 @ 10:10pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 31, 2025
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Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:40pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 24, 2025
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Aug 4, 2025 @ 4:09am
Aug 4, 2025
reporter Re-opened
May 9, 2025 @ 1:26am
May 9, 2025
reporter Closed for logging operations. Please obey the signage.
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Status:
on Feb 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to base-camp trailhead (-42.516970, 172.851480)

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      Routes with this trail

      6 miles • 729 ft • 7 • Loop •
      An intermediate loop from the Forest Hub
      13 miles • 1,295 ft • 6 •
      test map at this stage
      ★ 2.0 • 4 miles • 369 ft • 9 • Loop •
      one option for the hanmer trip
      3.7 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
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      2 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Base Camp located?
      Base Camp is located in Hanmer Forest Park, Hanmer Springs, New Zealand. It is part of the Hanmer Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.51697, 172.85148.
      ▼ How hard is Base Camp?
      Base Camp is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Base Camp?
      Base Camp has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,302 ft to 1,342 ft.
      ▼ Is Base Camp a point to point trail?
      Yes, Base Camp is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Base Camp?
      Base Camp is 4,337 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Base Camp?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Base Camp. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Base Camp? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Base Camp are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Base Camp?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Base Camp. The trail is 4,337 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Base Camp?
      Base Camp is a very popular trail. There have been 1,454 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,480 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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