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14.5 miles
Distance
2,229 ft
Climb
-2,212 ft
Descent
1,890 ft
High Point
17 ft
Altitude change
1,185 ft
Altitude min
1,308 ft
Altitude start
1,325 ft
Altitude end
-77.7%
Grade max
209%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Laps of the Hanmer Springs trails.
Detailed Description
Hammer Forest Laps is a 14 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Hanmer Springs. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 2,229 ft with a max elevation of 1,890 ft then descends -2,212 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: Feb 25, 2026)
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Nov 21, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Feb 24, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance14 miles
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Avg time2 hr 50 min
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Altitude min1,185 ft
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Altitude start1,308 ft
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Altitude end1,325 ft
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Climb2,229 ft
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Descent-2,212 ft
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Grade max-77.7%
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Grade min209%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 2 miles | |||||
| 5,184 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,707 ft | |||||
| 4,409 ft | |||||
| 2,313 ft | |||||
| 1,739 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,121 ft | |||||
| 2,707 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,242 ft | |||||
| 2,221 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Swoop | Hanmer Forest Park | Canterbury, NZ | FAMILY FUN! (Grade 3)
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