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1.8 miles
Distance
449 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:18:29
Avg time
424 ft
Altitude change
1,315 ft
Altitude min
1,738 ft
Altitude max
1,315 ft
Altitude start
1,739 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
32.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
571 ft
Distance down
1,604 ft
Distance flat
00:18:29
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
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #174277 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48012 in E-Biking
    • #61055 in Trail Running
    • #102249 in Hiking
  • 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 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

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to c-v-express trailhead (-42.514600, 172.822170)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About C V EXPRESS

        ▼ 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 -42.5146, 172.82217.
        ▼ How hard is C V EXPRESS?
        C V EXPRESS is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for C V EXPRESS?
        C V EXPRESS has 449 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,315 ft to 1,738 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.
        ▼ 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?
        The estimated time to ride C V EXPRESS is approximately 18 minutes. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is C V EXPRESS?
        C V EXPRESS is a very popular trail. There have been 484 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 438 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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