more stats
2,303 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:03:51
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
1,307 ft
Altitude min
1,371 ft
Altitude max
1,307 ft
Altitude start
1,345 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
1,296 ft
Distance climb
331 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:03:51
Avg time

Western Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50662 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13874 in E-Biking
    • #123016 in Trail Running
    • #151248 in Hiking
    • #14220 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,112 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #259 in E-Biking
    • #2,013 in Trail Running
    • #2,109 in Hiking
    • #159 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

An easy trail running from West to East linking various tracks: Timberlands climb, Swamp climb.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 519 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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on Oct 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5:04 | 287 | Mar 6, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
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      15:44 | 477 | Apr 19, 2020 , Hanmer Springs

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Western Link located?
      Western Link 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 -42.51641, 172.84324.
      ▼ How hard is Western Link?
      Western Link is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Western Link?
      Western Link has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,307 ft to 1,371 ft.
      ▼ How long is Western Link?
      Western Link is 2,303 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Western Link?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Western Link. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Western Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Western Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Western Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Western Link. The trail is 2,303 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Western Link?
      Western Link is a very popular trail. There have been 2,988 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,343 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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