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1.1 miles
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
-142 ft
Altitude change
1,316 ft
Altitude min
1,459 ft
Altitude max
1,459 ft
Altitude start
1,319 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
1,319 ft
Distance climb
3,678 ft
Distance down
705 ft
Distance flat
00:08:18
Avg time

Mach 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #37882 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35236 in E-Biking
    • #98434 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

Great intermediate track with travel in both directions, so beware other riders Links to other trails.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 5:53am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 15, 2026
reporter The whole trail is now open following the wind event clear up. Please ride with care until it beds in well.
Mar 14, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 13, 2026
Good fun even on our gravel rigs ;) trail riding well if a little damp in places.
Mar 8, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 7, 2026
Feb 26, 2026 @ 12:15pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 25, 2026
The top portion is nice in the bush, it then transitions to a gravelly single track amongst the broom then abruptly ends into a forest slash...
Dec 20, 2025 @ 12:13pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 19, 2025
Impassable.
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Avg: 3.52 (15 votes)
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        Directions to mach-1 trailhead (-42.504540, 172.849700)

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        Nov 18, 2013 @ 11:20pm
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        Feb 25, 2026 @ 3:15pm
        Feb 25, 2026

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        Mach 1 | Hanmer Forest Park | Canterbury, NZ |...
        6:28 | 590 | Feb 19, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
        South Island Holiday - Jan 2022
        21:15 | 139 | Feb 5, 2022 , Hanmer Springs
        Hanmer Springs Mountain Biking Trails (YES...
        19:17 | 580 | Apr 7, 2020 , Hanmer Springs

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mach 1

        Where is Mach 1 located?
        Mach 1 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 -42.50454, 172.8497.
        How hard is Mach 1?
        Mach 1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Mach 1?
        Mach 1 has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,316 ft to 1,459 ft.
        Is Mach 1 a point to point trail?
        Mach 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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