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1.2 miles
Distance
286 ft
Climb
-75 ft
Descent
00:11:35
Avg time
209 ft
Altitude change
1,341 ft
Altitude min
1,580 ft
Altitude max
1,341 ft
Altitude start
1,549 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-20.1%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
4,255 ft
Distance climb
978 ft
Distance down
1,010 ft
Distance flat
00:11:35
Avg time

Swamp Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanmer Forest Park
    Hanmer Springs
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #22229 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3461 in E-Biking
    • #60700 in Trail Running
    • #96072 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Matariki

Swamp is a well graded intermediate climbing only trail, linking the Woodland Ponds area to the trail hub north of Conical Hill.
Provides access to: Swoop, Yankee Zephyr, Tombstone, Flax Gully. Also to Tank & Upper Flow via Pawsons Road or CV Express.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to swamp-track trailhead (-42.512350, 172.837500)

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        Routes with this trail

        5.0 4 miles 626 ft 10 Loop
        Short route that takes you up to the top of conical hill and down the expert tracks.
        14 miles 2,229 ft 17 Loop
        Laps of the Hanmer Springs trails.
        5 miles 517 ft 12 Out & Back
        swamp and swoop from camp

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Swamp Track

        Where is Swamp Track located?
        Swamp Track 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 -42.51235, 172.8375.
        How hard is Swamp Track?
        Swamp Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Swamp Track?
        Swamp Track has 286 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 75 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,341 ft to 1,580 ft.
        How long is Swamp Track?
        Swamp Track is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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