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833 ft
Distance
00:01:04
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,324 ft
Altitude min
1,327 ft
Altitude max
1,324 ft
Altitude start
1,325 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-0.6%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
282 ft
Distance climb
223 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:01:04
Avg time
Heritage Link Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHanmer Forest Park
Hanmer Springs -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerMatariki
Link from Camp Track to Heritage Forest
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- 16 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 145 rides
- Last: May 30, 2026
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(-42.517020, 172.851580)
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Nearby Trails
- Camp Track 62 ft
- Base Camp 171 ft
- Black Dog 292 ft
- Phillips Lane 2,064 ft
- Camp Track To Forest Camp 2,713 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heritage Link
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Where is Heritage Link located?
Heritage 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 -42.51702, 172.85158.
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How hard is Heritage Link?
Heritage Link is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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Is Heritage Link a point to point trail?
Heritage Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is Heritage Link?
Heritage Link is 833 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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