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1.8 miles
Distance
533 ft
Climb
-117 ft
Descent
00:19:02
Avg time
417 ft
Altitude change
1,312 ft
Altitude min
1,729 ft
Altitude max
1,312 ft
Altitude start
1,729 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
29%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,067 ft
Distance down
1,781 ft
Distance flat
00:19:02
Avg time

C V EXPRESS Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5535 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12106 in E-Biking
    • #118533 in Trail Running
    • #116825 in Hiking
    • #1607 in Adaptive Biking
    • #3339 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #96 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #224 in E-Biking
    • #1,965 in Trail Running
    • #1,655 in Hiking
    • #59 in Adaptive Biking
    • #161 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

A super well benched 'climbing only' trail from Lucas Lane in the village to Tank and Upper Flow trails. Half way up turn right for access to Flax Gulley climb.
Steady gradient all the way. No need to breathe dirt on the road any more Shared trail with walkers so look out for others.

Access Info

North end of Lucas Lane

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

Some narrow switchbacks

Tags

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 123 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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on Oct 5, 2026
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Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Philhartwick
      Stunning uphill track with great views. Riding well and well gravelled. Perfectly graded and turns well engineered. The forest has been felled and cleared so will be nicer once more of it regrows.
      cmcalpine1169
      Mint climb. Gets a bit hot out in the sun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is C V EXPRESS located?
      C V EXPRESS 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 -42.51462, 172.82216.
      ▼ How hard is C V EXPRESS?
      C V EXPRESS is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for C V EXPRESS?
      C V EXPRESS has 533 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,312 ft to 1,729 ft.
      ▼ How long is C V EXPRESS?
      C V EXPRESS is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on C V EXPRESS?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on C V EXPRESS. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride C V EXPRESS?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride C V EXPRESS are:
      • February (16 activities)
      • April (15 activities)
      • October (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access C V EXPRESS? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to C V EXPRESS are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride C V EXPRESS?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride C V EXPRESS. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is C V EXPRESS?
      C V EXPRESS is a very popular trail. There have been 551 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 511 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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