Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Flax Gully Trail
- Steve PearsonSponsor
Flax Gully Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHanmer Forest Park
Hanmer Springs -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Year Opened2023
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Land OwnerMatariki
Can be used as a climb from the village from Lucas Lane using the first section of CV Express and turning right at the Forest Road.
Or a nice downhill along the single track followed by the forest road.
From the skidder pad at the top end you can get access to a variety of trails. Or from the cross over with CV Express head uphill on CV Express.
Conical Hill Climb and down Eagles nest. Or turn down Swoop. Head left and up a short steep section to get access to downhill switchback heaven on Yankee Zephyr. Also intersects with Tank Track
Trails are mostly hand built by the Hanmer MTB Club. With limited sources of income we would appreciate your donation or become a member https://www.hanmermtb.nz/
Access Info
From Lucas Lane & C V Express
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Flax Gully mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change161 ft
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Altitude min1,372 ft
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Altitude max1,534 ft
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Altitude start1,372 ft
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Altitude end1,535 ft
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Grade4.9%
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Grade max-10.8%
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Grade min13.5%
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Distance climb2,425 ft
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Distance down476 ft
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Distance flat417 ft
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Avg time00:11:23
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Avg reverse time00:12:51
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- Icy
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