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1.1 miles
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-247 ft
Descent
00:13:33
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
1,441 ft
Altitude min
1,677 ft
Altitude max
1,477 ft
Altitude start
1,440 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
30.2%
Grade min
2,152 ft
Distance climb
2,313 ft
Distance down
1,096 ft
Distance flat
00:13:33
Avg time

Detox Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #107947 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72556 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,445 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,658 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
  • 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
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

A fire road climb to the skid pad then onto an exciting, flowing and BIG berms downhill. Carry on down Mach 1 at the end.

Tags
AlpineBermsDrops

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 16.5 km average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 15.5 km avg distance
All
  • 195 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Detox Trail Reports

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Nov 7, 2026 @ 11:07am (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 6, 2026
Rejected
Oct 24, 2026 @ 9:07pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 24, 2026
 reporter New and completely different rebuilt Detox! Plenty of flowing big berms and big fun!
Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:00pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 27, 2026
 Trail closed about 500 metres from the start.
Feb 26, 2026 @ 12:11pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 25, 2026
 Detox is dead. Addiction now exits down the Detox entrance. Fallen trees over top portion of track, and the bottom portion is now a forest slash...
Dec 27, 2025 @ 9:57am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 26, 2025
Most definitely closed, starts off you can easily get around fallen trees but then it’s as ramble to get out!
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Status:
on Oct 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.95 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to detox trailhead (-42.504120, 172.850030)
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      Nov 12, 2026 @ 4:43pm
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      Detox - Hanmer Springs, NZ
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      9:30 | 1455 | May 25, 2019 , Hanmer Springs

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Jw1a6o
      Downhill totally blocked by numerous felled trees 21 Dec
      chopsoffury
      Great fun downhill. Uphill is a good slog but worth the reward.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Detox located?
      Detox 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 -42.50412, 172.85003.
      ▼ How hard is Detox?
      Detox is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Detox?
      Detox has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,441 ft to 1,677 ft.
      ▼ Is Detox a point to point trail?
      Yes, Detox is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Detox?
      Detox is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Detox?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Detox. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Detox?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Detox are:
      • October (15 activities)
      • April (12 activities)
      • November (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Detox? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Detox are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Detox?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Detox. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Detox?
      Detox is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,165 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,142 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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