more stats
2,523 ft
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:06:23
Avg time
168 ft
Altitude change
1,356 ft
Altitude min
1,540 ft
Altitude max
1,371 ft
Altitude start
1,539 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
25.1%
Grade min
1,739 ft
Distance climb
443 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:06:23
Avg time

Timberlands Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #158340 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #243308 in E-Biking
    • #157606 in Trail Running
    • #159160 in Hiking
    • #14968 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,483 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #3,320 in E-Biking
    • #2,708 in Trail Running
    • #2,221 in Hiking
    • #388 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Forests

Timberlands is an uphill only MTB climbing trail taking you to the start of the Jollife Saddle Track, Two Timer & Red Rock.
It's a shared trail so don't run the hikers over Hikers both directions.

Access Info

Timberlands starts off Western Link and is sign posted.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 296 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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on Oct 11, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      BenWilkins
      Been logged, doesn’t seem to have been re-routed

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Timberlands located?
      Timberlands 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 -42.51333, 172.83882.
      ▼ How hard is Timberlands?
      Timberlands is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Timberlands?
      Timberlands has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,356 ft to 1,540 ft.
      ▼ Is Timberlands a point to point trail?
      Yes, Timberlands is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Timberlands?
      Timberlands is 2,523 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Timberlands?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Timberlands. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Timberlands?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Timberlands are:
      • February (27 activities)
      • March (17 activities)
      • May (17 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Timberlands? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Timberlands are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Timberlands?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Timberlands. The trail is 2,523 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Timberlands?
      Timberlands is a very popular trail. There have been 1,418 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,527 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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