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3,327 ft
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:06:26
Avg time
161 ft
Altitude change
1,372 ft
Altitude min
1,534 ft
Altitude max
1,372 ft
Altitude start
1,535 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
2,434 ft
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
417 ft
Distance flat
00:06:26
Avg time
Flax Gully Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHanmer Forest Park
Hanmer Springs -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 30 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 65 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#109125 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #57608 in E-Biking
- #157502 in Trail Running
- #299654 in Hiking
- #4056 in Gravel Biking
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National Ranking#2,486 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #1,449 in E-Biking
- #2,706 in Trail Running
- #3,160 in Hiking
- #191 in Gravel Biking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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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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Year Opened2023
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Land OwnerMatariki Forests
Flax Gully can be used in both directions so mange your speed on the downhill to avoid crashes
The climb can start from the village along Lucas Lane, using the first section of CV Express and turning right at the Forest Road for 10m to the start.
From the skidder pad at the top end you can get access to a variety of trails.
Alternatively, use it as a downhill to the village by exiting along the forest road at the bottom end and out to Clarence Valley Road.
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
Trail Supporters
- Steve PearsonSponsor
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 7 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 93 rides
- Last: Oct 21, 2026
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