more stats
4,967 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-75 ft
Descent
00:08:24
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
1,164 ft
Altitude min
1,213 ft
Altitude max
1,189 ft
Altitude start
1,194 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
1,699 ft
Distance climb
1,558 ft
Distance down
1,673 ft
Distance flat
00:08:24
Avg time

Perseverance Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61597 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55713 in E-Biking
    • #61185 in Trail Running
    • #89597 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matariki
Tags

This trail winds through the southern part of the beautiful Heritage Forest making a loop with Easy Rider to complete the ride

Trail Supporters
  • Andy Clayton
    Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 80 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
Status:
on Nov 5, 2025
Avg: 4.44 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to perseverance trailhead (-42.530950, 172.835530)
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      NigelDFiFHD
      note this trail is still closed due to fallen tress in October 25 wind storm

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Perseverance located?
      Perseverance 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 -42.53095, 172.83553.
      ▼ How hard is Perseverance?
      Perseverance is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Perseverance?
      Perseverance has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 75 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,164 ft to 1,213 ft.
      ▼ Is Perseverance a point to point trail?
      Perseverance is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Perseverance?
      Perseverance is 4,967 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Perseverance?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Perseverance. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Perseverance? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Perseverance are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Perseverance?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Perseverance. The trail is 4,967 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Perseverance?
      Perseverance is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 624 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 582 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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