more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
317 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:28:35
Avg time
170 ft
Altitude change
1,546 ft
Altitude min
1,827 ft
Altitude max
1,546 ft
Altitude start
1,716 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
38.1%
Grade min
4,613 ft
Distance climb
2,228 ft
Distance down
413 ft
Distance flat
00:28:35
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • AKA
    Link Track
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #144129 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100652 in E-Biking
    • #138951 in Trail Running
    • #293359 in Hiking
    • #15358 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,206 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,044 in E-Biking
    • #2,262 in Trail Running
    • #3,096 in Hiking
    • #398 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

Link Track links Chatterton Track to Clarence Valley Road where you can link onto [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/tank/] Tank Track. It is partly 4WD track and partly single track and steep in places.
Not currently maintained.

Access Info

First 4WD track on your right after the car park going up Chatterton Track.

Disclaimer

Not currently maintained

Tags
BridgesRiver or creek

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Chatterton River... Trail Reports

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Dec 27, 2025 @ 9:42am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 26, 2025
Impassable. Trailhead overgrown. Taking the firebreak 4x4 trails up results in having to climb through/over/around 3 large trees over the trail....
Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:40pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 24, 2025
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Dec 26, 2024 @ 8:54pm
Dec 26, 2024
could do with a bit of love rather over grown
Sep 15, 2024 @ 12:11am
Sep 15, 2024
reporter
Aug 5, 2024 @ 3:25pm
Aug 5, 2024
reporter Closed for logging.Please respect the closure.
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on Dec 27, 2025
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chatterton River Link Track located?
      Chatterton River Link Track 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 -42.4983, 172.81825.
      ▼ How hard is Chatterton River Link Track?
      Chatterton River Link Track is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chatterton River Link Track?
      Chatterton River Link Track has 317 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,546 ft to 1,827 ft.
      ▼ How long is Chatterton River Link Track?
      Chatterton River Link Track is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chatterton River Link Track?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Chatterton River Link Track. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chatterton River Link Track?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chatterton River Link Track are:
      • January (4 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Chatterton River Link Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chatterton River Link Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chatterton River Link Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Chatterton River Link Track. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chatterton River Link Track?
      Chatterton River Link Track is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 76 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 68 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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