1.1 miles
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time

Mach 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #47027 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2618 in E-Biking
    • #57469 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

Great intermediate track with travel in both directions, so beware other riders Links to other trails.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Mach 1 mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -142 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,316 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,459 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,459 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,319 ft
  • Grade
    -2.4%
  • Grade max
    -30.8%
  • Grade min
    11.8%
  • Distance climb
    1,319 ft
  • Distance down
    3,678 ft
  • Distance flat
    705 ft
  • Avg time
    00:08:18
  • Avg reverse time
    00:12:51
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on Apr 27, 2025
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      Mach 1 Trail Reports

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      Apr 27, 2025 @ 4:21am
      Apr 27, 2025
      		 reporter Closed for logging operations. Please respect the signage.
      Mar 15, 2025 @ 12:58am
      Mar 15, 2025
      Jan 1, 2025 @ 3:10pm
      Jan 1, 2025
      		 Some very wet, boggy sections.
      Jun 3, 2024 @ 4:42am
      Jun 3, 2024
      Apr 14, 2024 @ 2:16am
      Apr 14, 2024
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 16 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 21 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
      All
      • 280 rides
      • Last: Apr 22, 2025

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      Nov 18, 2013 @ 11:20pm
      Nov 18, 2013

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