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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
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHanmer Forest Park
Hanmer Springs -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerMatariki
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
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 70 rides
- 22 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to swoop trailhead
(-42.507550, 172.828470)
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★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 626 ft • 10 • Loop •
Short route that takes you up to the top of conical hill and down the expert tracks.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swoop
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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.
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How hard is Swoop?
Swoop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%.
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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.
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How long is Swoop?
Swoop is 4,724 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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