more stats
2,776 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:05:14
Avg time
89 ft
Altitude change
1,376 ft
Altitude min
1,469 ft
Altitude max
1,376 ft
Altitude start
1,467 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
14.8%
Grade min
2,060 ft
Distance climb
502 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:05:14
Avg time

Upper Dog Stream Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90025 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91154 in E-Biking
    • #77689 in Trail Running
    • #133801 in Hiking
    • #17908 in Adaptive Biking
    • #7405 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,007 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,923 in E-Biking
    • #1,493 in Trail Running
    • #1,868 in Hiking
    • #349 in Adaptive Biking
    • #263 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

Nice easy trail that gives access to Mach 1, Detox and up to Big Foot and Fir Trail

Tags
River or creek
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 449 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
Status:
on Oct 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.85 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-dog-stream trailhead (-42.511250, 172.848560)

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      Jan 23, 2026 @ 9:52pm
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      Oct 4, 2020 @ 12:50am
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      Jun 1, 2019 @ 10:21pm
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      Nov 4, 2025 @ 2:49pm
      Nov 4, 2025

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      South Island Holiday - Jan 2022
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      21:15 | 145 | Feb 5, 2022 , Hanmer Springs

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Dog Stream located?
      Upper Dog Stream 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 -42.51125, 172.84856.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Dog Stream?
      Upper Dog Stream is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Dog Stream?
      Upper Dog Stream has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,376 ft to 1,469 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Dog Stream a point to point trail?
      Upper Dog Stream is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Dog Stream?
      Upper Dog Stream is 2,776 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Dog Stream?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Dog Stream. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Dog Stream? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Dog Stream are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Dog Stream?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Dog Stream. The trail is 2,776 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Dog Stream?
      Upper Dog Stream is a very popular trail. There have been 2,675 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,843 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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