more stats
2,677 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-151 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
1,305 ft
Altitude min
1,440 ft
Altitude max
1,440 ft
Altitude start
1,306 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-20.9%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
400 ft
Distance climb
2,175 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:02:45
Avg time

Lower Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21309 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32604 in E-Biking
    • #4142 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #444 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #765 in E-Biking
    • #193 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

A Flowing intermediate downhill from Flax Gully. Also a continuation of Upper Flow which crosses over Flax Gully. Links to Lucas Lane Trail and CV Express to get back up the hill for more

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 2.8 km average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 18.6 km avg distance
All
  • 50 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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on Mar 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      upper flow n lower flow | GRADE 3 | Hanmer...
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      4:35 | 42 | Jun 1, 2026 , Hanmer Springs
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      1 Review & Comments

      cmcalpine1169
      Nice trail but the loose gravel keeps your speed down a bit.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Flow located?
      Lower Flow 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 -42.50832, 172.82594.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Flow?
      Lower Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Flow?
      Lower Flow has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 151 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,305 ft to 1,440 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Flow a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lower Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Flow?
      Lower Flow is 2,677 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Flow?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Flow. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lower Flow. The trail is 2,677 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Flow?
      Lower Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 188 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 160 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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