more stats
3,356 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-331 ft
Descent
00:07:26
Avg time
-303 ft
Altitude change
1,443 ft
Altitude min
1,750 ft
Altitude max
1,746 ft
Altitude start
1,444 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-42.5%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
2,356 ft
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:07:26
Avg time

Upper Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #25709 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56344 in E-Biking
    • #4647 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #546 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,430 in E-Biking
    • #212 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

Flow your way down from Tank to Lucas Lane via Flax Gully crossover. Or turn off at Flax Gully for a different adventure Sweet new intermediate addition to the trails.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Upper Flow Trail Reports

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Oct 13, 2026 @ 12:11am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 12, 2026
 reporter Trail re-opened after winter closure.
Oct 11, 2026 @ 11:27am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 10, 2026
 Re opened - mostly dry - take care on the short part completed boardwalk over a short wet section
Aug 1, 2026 @ 7:59pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 1, 2026
 reporter Please respect closure to prevent damage in the muddy conditions. We will open again as soon as possible.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 12:30pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 25, 2026
Mar 14, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 13, 2026
 Definitely flowing nice in most spots but some decent mud coming through in places. Some sections unrideable.
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on Oct 13, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (1 votes)
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      Feb 25, 2026 @ 11:04pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Flow located?
      Upper Flow 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 -42.50464, 172.8229.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Flow?
      Upper Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Flow?
      Upper Flow has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 331 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,443 ft to 1,750 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Flow a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Flow?
      Upper Flow is 3,356 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Flow?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Flow. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Flow. The trail is 3,356 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Flow?
      Upper Flow is a moderately popular trail. There have been 70 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 73 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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