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SaveThe Codgers Mountain Bike Park is handily placed in the heart of Nelson and contains a wide range of mountain bike trails, from easy meandering single track for beginners and families to enjoy to full on double black downhill trails best left to the experts. The trails are based around three hills, with the summits rising to approximately 400m.
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
Brook st car park
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- Mountain Bike
21 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Hike
14 trails
- Trail Running
14 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 30, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 21
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 21
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 10
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 14
- Trails Trail Running
- 14
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,517 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,058 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,130 ft
- Reports
- 1,621
- Photos
- 123
- Completed Counter
- 23,138
Popular Codgers Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 2,388 ft • 307 ft • 1,564 •
Trail Grade updated 2021. Primarily a climbing trail that gives access to the start of the descending routes in the area. These include P51, Firball, Turners, Top Dog, Smasher, Hot Box etc. Chur Jack.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 1,324 ft • 27 ft • 1,540 •
Short easy link Trail to return to Andrews Field or Brook Street/Dun Trail entrance. New trail grade in 2021.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1,421 ft • 115 ft • 1,408 •
Climbing trail from the Dun Mountain Trail to Jacks Hub. Leading to Crazy Horse, Jacks Track, then onto Firball, P51 and the Maitai Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,480 ft • 3 ft • 1,364 •
A short flowing family grade 4 - rollers, berms, table tops. Starts at 'Jack's Hub' at the top of Tasman Journeys, crosses the Dun Trail and finishes at the start of Young Codgers. New trail grade in 2021
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 39 ft • 1,363 •
Iconic and arguably Nelsons most popular trail for good reason. New trail grade in 2021.
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 65 ft • 982 •
Rebuilt in March 2018 this flowing singletrack is part flow trail and part old school. Some fun little jumps and berms, with some more mellow sections. firball. New trail grade in 2021
• 100 ★ 1.5 • 778 ft • 60 ft • 877 •
Popular blue difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Codgers Mountain Bike Routes
Pick & Mix Featured
20 miles • 4,603 ft • 45 • Loop •
Approx Ride Time: 3-4.5 Hours including stops. Permits: Permits are required, see...
Ollie's Choice Featured
15 miles • 3,974 ft • 22 •
Head skywards to Fringe then duck, dive and dodge down Black Diamond, Sunrise and Peaking. Bonus climb to...
2 miles • 509 ft • 4 •
An extension to the P51 loop. After finishing P51 take Firball to the Coppermine. Turn left and climbing...
17 miles • 4,176 ft • 8 •
Head skywards to Fringe then duck, dive and dodge down Black Diamond, Sunrise and Peaking. Bonus climb to...
4 miles • 916 ft • 11 •
Enjoy a lap of the new rebuilt P51. An intermediate trail with loads of features.
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Jacks Track (lower) | Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:08am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 30, 2026 | Ideal | tamallama | ||
| Tasman Journeys | Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:08am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 30, 2026 | Ideal | tamallama | ||
| Saddle Rd | Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:08am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 30, 2026 | Ideal | tamallama | ||
| Container Skid | Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:08am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 30, 2026 | Ideal | tamallama | ||
| Codgers Hub Link | Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:08am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 30, 2026 | Ideal | tamallama | ||
| Young Codgers | Oct 23, 2026 @ 4:11pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 22, 2026 | Dry | tamallama | ||
| Firball Drop Out | Oct 23, 2026 @ 4:11pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 22, 2026 | Ideal | tamallama | ||
| P51 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 10:58am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 19, 2026 | Ideal | NMTBC NMTBC | ||
| Firball | Oct 20, 2026 @ 10:58am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 19, 2026 | Ideal | NMTBC NMTBC | ||
| Tu Meke | Oct 20, 2026 @ 10:58am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 19, 2026 | Ideal | NMTBC NMTBC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4zthem4n | wishlist | trail | activity #107050966 and 2 more | Nov 1, 2026 @ 6:54pm 2 days |
| tamallama | add | report | activity #106959086 and 4 more | Oct 31, 2026 @ 1:59pm Oct 31, 2026 |
| ADHDMI | ridden | trail | activity #106673627 and 3 more | Oct 27, 2026 @ 1:26am Oct 27, 2026 |
| tamallama | add | report | activity #106539537 and 1 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 8:06pm Oct 24, 2026 |
| JoshWhelan | ridden | trail | activity #106529674 and 15 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 3:51pm Oct 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | got the new record on this track | Oct 4, 2026 @ 8:52pm Oct 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Slip near top | Aug 30, 2026 @ 9:49pm Aug 30, 2026 | ||
| trail | Just hit the track with my mate. The table is... | Oct 6, 2025 @ 11:44pm Oct 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | Rebuilt 2025. Weird flow trail with berms that... | Oct 5, 2025 @ 11:17pm Oct 5, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun flowy trail, heaps of jumps / rollers... | Aug 26, 2025 @ 10:06pm Aug 26, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers) | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0.4 km | |
| The Grampians | 1 | 2 | 1.4 km | ||
| Fringed Hill Nelson | 7 | 5 | 2 km | ||
| Coppermine | 2 | 2.2 km | |||
| Waitarake/Sharlands | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2.5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 21 | 13 miles | 2,516 ft | 6 miles | 1,060 ft | #582 | #21 | 123 | 1,619 | 12 | 25,583 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 7 miles | 2,162 ft | 4 miles | 981 ft | #1,705 | #46 | 1,402 | 4 | 3,007 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 7 miles | 308 ft | 1 mile | 932 ft | #366 | #16 | 73 | 8 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 3 miles | 177 ft | 2,582 ft | 856 ft | #363 | #16 | 226 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 453 ft | 1 mile | 404 ft | #366 | #16 | 104 | ||||
| Hike | 14 | 9 miles | 387 ft | 2 miles | 932 ft | #3,723 | #64 | 1,500 | 108 | |||
| Trail Running | 14 | 9 miles | 387 ft | 2 miles | 932 ft | #2,553 | #39 | 1,500 | 1,360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Codgers?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Codgers are:
- Firball (4.2/5)
- Tasman Journeys (4.2/5)
- P51 (4.1/5)
- Te Tirohanga Whetū o Koata (Koata Whetū) (4/5)
- Whanake (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Codgers?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Codgers are:
- March (160 activities)
- September (135 activities)
- August (133 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Codgers?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Codgers. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Codgers?
The longest trail in Codgers is Maitai Walkway at 2.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Codgers?
The best hiking trails in Codgers are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Codgers?
The best trail running trails in Codgers are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Codgers?
Codgers has a total of 21 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Codgers to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Codgers?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Codgers is Jacks Track (lower) with 307 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Codgers?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Codgers is Firball with 960 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Codgers?
Codgers supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Codgers?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Codgers is Jacks Track (lower) with an average grade of 11.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Codgers?
The overall region status for Codgers is Clear / Green. Out of 23 trails:
- Clear / Green: 23
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Can I ride an ebike in Codgers?
Yes, Codgers supports e-bike riding. There are 11 trails in Codgers that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Codgers?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Codgers are: View all mountain biking routes in Codgers.
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What type of bike is most common in Codgers?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Codgers are:
- AM (147 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
- Gravel (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Codgers?
The most popular Strava segments in Codgers are:
- New climb to jacks hub (6,078 athletes)
- Mid Lwr fireball (5,145 athletes)
- P51 (from skid site) (4,720 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Codgers?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Codgers are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Codgers?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Codgers are:
- Codgers Hub Link (3/5)
- Maitai Walkway (4/5)
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