more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
-142 ft
Altitude change
1,316 ft
Altitude min
1,459 ft
Altitude max
1,459 ft
Altitude start
1,319 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
1,319 ft
Distance climb
3,678 ft
Distance down
705 ft
Distance flat
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
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #96230 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39810 in E-Biking
    • #134521 in Trail Running
  • National Ranking
    #2,157 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #968 in E-Biking
    • #2,180 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

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

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 334 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Mach 1 Trail Reports

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 5:53am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 15, 2026
 reporter The whole trail is now open following the wind event clear up. Please ride with care until it beds in well.
Mar 14, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 13, 2026
 Good fun even on our gravel rigs ;) trail riding well if a little damp in places.
Mar 8, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 7, 2026
Feb 26, 2026 @ 12:15pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 25, 2026
 The top portion is nice in the bush, it then transitions to a gravelly single track amongst the broom then abruptly ends into a forest slash...
Dec 20, 2025 @ 12:13pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 19, 2025
Impassable.
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on Mar 16, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.52 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mach-1 trailhead (-42.504540, 172.849700)
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      21:15 | 151 | Feb 5, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
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      1 Review & Comments

      lisacavanagh
      Fast flowy downhill could ne a lot of fun... but...Can't believe this is a two way trail! RIDE WITH CAUTION!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mach 1 located?
      Mach 1 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 -42.50454, 172.8497.
      ▼ How hard is Mach 1?
      Mach 1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mach 1?
      Mach 1 has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,316 ft to 1,459 ft.
      ▼ Is Mach 1 a point to point trail?
      Mach 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mach 1?
      Mach 1 is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mach 1?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mach 1. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mach 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mach 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mach 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Mach 1. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mach 1?
      Mach 1 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,970 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,017 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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