more stats
4,724 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-278 ft
Descent
00:08:02
Avg time
-208 ft
Altitude change
1,320 ft
Altitude min
1,574 ft
Altitude max
1,543 ft
Altitude start
1,335 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-34.7%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
1,253 ft
Distance climb
3,130 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:08:02
Avg time

Swoop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30969 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7645 in E-Biking
    • #71872 in Trail Running
    • #106964 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

A flowing predominately downhill single track ride through brush then into some native bush. A great partner to Swamp

Access Info

From top of Swamp

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 478 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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on Mar 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (11 votes)
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      Directions to swoop trailhead (-42.507550, 172.828470)
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      15:44 | 550 | Apr 19, 2020 , Hanmer Springs
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      3:28 | 1074 | May 25, 2019 , Hanmer Springs

      Routes with this trail

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      Expert Tracks
      ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 626 ft • 10 • Loop •
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      25
      Hammer Forest Laps
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      5
      Swamp and Swoop from Camp
      5 miles • 517 ft • 12 • Out & Back •
      swamp and swoop from camp
      4.0 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 36%
      4 ★ 36%
      3 ★ 18%
      2 ★ 9%
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      edmundc
      Great easy fun trail, definitely for a more experienced rider, in my opinion too short and not enough jumps but otherwise a very enjoyable trail.
      Zchen32
      Plenty of fun. Quite gnarly for the inexperienced rider. Had to coast on the brakes most of the way. Thoroughly enjoyed it except the climb up.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Swoop located?
      Swoop 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 -42.50755, 172.82847.
      ▼ How hard is Swoop?
      Swoop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Swoop?
      Swoop has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 278 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,320 ft to 1,574 ft.
      ▼ How long is Swoop?
      Swoop is 4,724 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Swoop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Swoop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Swoop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Swoop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Swoop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Swoop. The trail is 4,724 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Swoop?
      Swoop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,782 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,767 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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