more stats
2,940 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-231 ft
Descent
00:05:51
Avg time
-210 ft
Altitude change
1,539 ft
Altitude min
1,756 ft
Altitude max
1,749 ft
Altitude start
1,539 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-43.9%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
623 ft
Distance climb
2,208 ft
Distance down
108 ft
Distance flat
00:05:51
Avg time

Tank Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52712 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14239 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,154 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #270 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

A flowing single track downhill with a short sharp climb at the end

Access Info

Near the Tank at the Pawson Road/Clarence Valley road junction

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 226 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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on Sep 26, 2026
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Avg: 4 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tank trailhead (-42.504510, 172.822560)
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      Jun 5, 2020 @ 9:42pm
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      Oct 6, 2018 @ 12:01pm
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      2:54 | 24 | Jun 1, 2026 , Hanmer Springs

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

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      Hanmer Springs Enduro Reccy
      ★ 2.0 • 21 miles • 4,442 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Hanmer Springs Enduro 2022 Course Idea, Could be on, might not who knows
      4.0 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 31%
      3 ★ 23%
      2 ★ 8%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tank located?
      Tank 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 -42.50451, 172.82256.
      ▼ How hard is Tank?
      Tank is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 7.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tank?
      Tank has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 231 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,539 ft to 1,756 ft.
      ▼ How long is Tank?
      Tank is 2,940 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tank?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tank. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Tank? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tank are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tank?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Tank. The trail is 2,940 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tank?
      Tank is a very popular trail. There have been 1,864 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,756 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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