Some Hanmer Springs mountain-bike tracks are currently closed, but there are still places to get out and ride.
Riders heading into the Hanmer Springs trail network should check current track conditions before setting out.
The latest Visit Hurunui noticeboard update lists Big Foot, Mach 1, Detox, Tombstone and Heritage Forest as closed.
There is better news elsewhere in the network: Lower Dog Creek from Jollies Pass down to Brook Dawson is open, along with the Jump Park and Pump Track.
Check before you ride
Hanmer Springs has an extensive network of purpose-built mountain-bike trails with options ranging from easy riding through to advanced and expert terrain.
Conditions can change, particularly during winter and after bad weather, so closures are used to help protect both riders and the tracks themselves.
Trail closure signs should always be followed, even if a route appears rideable.
For the latest conditions, riders should check the current trail information before choosing a route.
Plenty of alternatives
A closed favourite does not necessarily mean the bikes need to stay at the accommodation.
The Jump Park and Pump Track provide accessible options close to the village, while open sections of the wider network can still be combined into a ride suited to current conditions.
The Hanmer Springs Information Centre also carries local walking and mountain-bike maps and can help visitors plan around what is open.
With more than 30 kilometres of purpose-built cross-country trail in the wider network, there is usually more than one way to build a Hanmer ride.
Check the latest status, respect closures and save the closed tracks for another trip.