more stats
3,009 ft
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-160 ft
Descent
00:09:15
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
1,502 ft
Altitude min
1,663 ft
Altitude max
1,536 ft
Altitude start
1,503 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-23%
Grade max
30.8%
Grade min
1,056 ft
Distance climb
1,778 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:09:15
Avg time

Fir Trail Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #131398 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130225 in E-Biking
    • #128996 in Trail Running
    • #156872 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,983 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,437 in E-Biking
    • #2,095 in Trail Running
    • #2,191 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

A loop trail that starts near the Larches Picnic Area. Travel in either direction though clockwise is usual. It also has a link to/from the Waterfall Carpark.
Shared use trail with hikers so watch out and give way.

Tags
Berms

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 95 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Fir Trail Loop Trail Reports

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Dec 20, 2025 @ 12:12pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 19, 2025
one of the few tracks open i think
Nov 5, 2025 @ 10:12pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 5, 2025
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Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:40pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 24, 2025
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Jun 29, 2025 @ 1:40am
Jun 29, 2025
 reporter Now open following logging
May 12, 2025 @ 9:29am
May 12, 2025
 reporter Closed for logging operations until end of May. Please respect the signage.
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on Dec 20, 2025
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fir Trail Loop located?
      Fir Trail Loop 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 -42.50357, 172.8492.
      ▼ How hard is Fir Trail Loop?
      Fir Trail Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fir Trail Loop?
      Fir Trail Loop has 127 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,502 ft to 1,663 ft.
      ▼ Is Fir Trail Loop a point to point trail?
      Fir Trail Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fir Trail Loop?
      Fir Trail Loop is 3,009 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fir Trail Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fir Trail Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fir Trail Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fir Trail Loop are:
      • November (9 activities)
      • February (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Fir Trail Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fir Trail Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fir Trail Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Fir Trail Loop. The trail is 3,009 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fir Trail Loop?
      Fir Trail Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 401 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 468 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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