more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
317 ft
Climb
-418 ft
Descent
00:14:58
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
1,536 ft
Altitude min
1,890 ft
Altitude max
1,637 ft
Altitude start
1,535 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-52.6%
Grade max
39.8%
Grade min
2,434 ft
Distance climb
3,018 ft
Distance down
719 ft
Distance flat
00:14:58
Avg time

Big Foot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #79675 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39878 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,774 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #971 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

Big Foot starts at the Waterfall Carpark with a series of tight switchbacks climbing to the small saddle. The descent is a sweet flowing single track downhill. Hand built by the maestro Pearsons

Access Info

Big Foot is sign posted at the carpark at the end of McIntyre Road.

Tags
AlpineBermsDropsRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 239 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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on Oct 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.95 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to big-foot trailhead (-42.503680, 172.843270)
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      Jan 21, 2018 @ 4:01pm
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      17 Ratings
      5 ★ 35%
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      3 ★ 18%
      2 ★ 12%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Coaltheroad
      Awesome trail up & down! Some really cool features on the downhill. Look out for Big Foot footprints....
      mattbarns
      Tough climb, too much for my legs at the end of the day. Uncomplicated, fast and fun decent.
      leefluff leefluff
      Genuinely technical climb. Steep hairpins and off camber roots. Fun descent. Narrow track

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Foot located?
      Big Foot 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 -42.50368, 172.84327.
      ▼ How hard is Big Foot?
      Big Foot is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Foot?
      Big Foot has 317 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 418 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,536 ft to 1,890 ft.
      ▼ How long is Big Foot?
      Big Foot is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Foot?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Big Foot. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Foot?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Foot are:
      • March (13 activities)
      • October (11 activities)
      • January (9 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Big Foot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Foot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Foot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Big Foot. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Foot?
      Big Foot is a very popular trail. There have been 1,488 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,458 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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