more stats
2,297 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:39
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
1,305 ft
Altitude min
1,361 ft
Altitude max
1,305 ft
Altitude start
1,355 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
1,726 ft
Distance climb
295 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:03:39
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
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32465 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4300 in E-Biking
    • #48893 in Trail Running
    • #81601 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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

A small section of track running from West to East linking various tracks together.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 24.9 km average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 21.8 km avg distance
All
  • 496 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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on Mar 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
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      5:04 | 277 | Mar 6, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
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      21:15 | 150 | Feb 5, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
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      15:44 | 400 | 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 -42.51643, 172.84354.
      ▼ How hard is Western Link?
      Western Link is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Western Link?
      Western Link has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,305 ft to 1,361 ft.
      ▼ Is Western Link a point to point trail?
      Western Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Western Link?
      Western Link is 2,297 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 2,297 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 2,935 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,287 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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