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1,991 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-98 ft
Descent
00:02:15
Avg time
-94 ft
Altitude change
2,224 ft
Altitude min
2,325 ft
Altitude max
2,319 ft
Altitude start
2,224 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
322 ft
Distance climb
1,276 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:02:15
Avg time
Sensible Hank Upper Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaMt Hutt Bike Park
Methven -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#20714 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #7498 in Winter Fat Biking
- #2253 in Adaptive Biking
- #16300 in Gravel Biking
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National Ranking#431 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #134 in Winter Fat Biking
- #81 in Adaptive Biking
- #444 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Year Opened2021
An easier option down the hill for those not experienced in riding steeper terrain.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Trail Supporters
- D&E Track and TrailBuilder
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 9 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
All
- 55 rides
- Last: Oct 3, 2026
Sensible Hank Upper Trail Reports
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to sensible-hank-upper trailhead
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Dec 6, 2023 , Methven
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