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        The 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.
        Maitai Esplanade Parking google parking directions
        Access Info:
        Brook st car park
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        Region Details
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        • 4

        Region Status
        Open as of 1 day

        E-Bike Stats

        Global Ranking
        #1,637
        State Ranking
        #45
        Trails (view details)
        10
        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
        7 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        4 miles
        Total Descent
        2,162 ft
        Total Vertical
        981 ft
        Reports
        1,308
        Completed Counter
        1,482

        Popular Codgers E-Biking Trails

        95 4.3 2 miles 39 ft 77
        Iconic and arguably Nelsons most popular trail for good reason. New trail grade in 2021.
        100 4.0 2,480 ft 3 ft 76
        A short flowing family grade 4 - rollers, berms, table tops. Starts at 'Jack's Hub' at the top of s, crosses the Dun Trail and finishes at the start of . New trail grade in 2021
        95 4.0 4,688 ft 93 ft 76
        Te Tirohanga Whetū o Koata (can be abbreviated to 'Koata Whetū') translated as 'star observatory for Ngāti Koata. If you enjoy and P51, this is a great gradual next step to start gaining some skills for the Codgers/Maitai area....
        P51
        95 4.2 1 mile 65 ft 68
        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. . New trail grade in 2021
        85 3.4 2,316 ft 6 ft 66
        A trail that has a bit of everything at a moderate grade. A few rocks, roots, and bridges that can be ridden year round, in fact the wetter it gets the more fun it gets. A good intro into techie riding without the steepness and a blast...
        85 3.8 2,480 ft 0 ft 53
        A short fun section of trail suitable for beginners and families. Access via the Dun Trail, then return to Andrews Field/Brook Street via ' '. New trail grade in 2021.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 3 rides
        Yesterday
        • 3 rides
        Past Week
        • 14 rides

        Codgers 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...
        33 miles 10,816 ft 12
        A visitors route to show some of the best that's available on Fringed Hill. Catch a shuttle for the first...
        17 miles 4,176 ft 8
        Head skywards to Fringe then duck, dive and dodge down Black Diamond, Sunrise and Peaking. Bonus climb to...

        Photos of Codgers

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        264 |
        Oct 15, 2019 @ 2:55pm
        Oct 15, 2019
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        26 |
        Jun 11, 2026 @ 11:44pm
        Jun 11, 2026
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        80 |
        Jun 4, 2025 @ 9:49pm
        Jun 4, 2025
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        90 |
        Apr 22, 2024 @ 11:02pm
        Apr 22, 2024
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        54 |
        Mar 7, 2023 @ 9:04pm
        Mar 7, 2023
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        132 |
        Mar 7, 2023 @ 9:00pm
        Mar 7, 2023
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        130 |
        Mar 7, 2023 @ 9:00pm
        Mar 7, 2023
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        47 |
        Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:19pm
        Mar 7, 2023
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        71 |
        Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:16pm
        Mar 7, 2023
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        98 |
        Oct 10, 2022 @ 12:52pm
        Oct 10, 2022
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        455 |
        Dec 8, 2021 @ 9:00pm
        Dec 8, 2021
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        216 |
        May 12, 2020 @ 2:34am
        May 12, 2020

        Videos of Codgers

        KOATA Whetu into Firball, KOATA park Nelson 14...
        ebike
        9:29 | 113 | Jan 14, 2025 , Nelson
        Dangerous Dom are Shredos
        mtb
        0:59 | 994 | Jul 31, 2017
        Lloyd Jenks | Long Gully
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        trail: Gully
        0:29 | 2169 | Oct 26, 2014
        Long Gully
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        trail: Gully
        2:57 | 278 | Oct 8, 2014
        Firball - Codgers MTB Park
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        trail: Firball
        4:06 | 699 | Sep 30, 2014
        Firball Codgers MTB Nelson NZ
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        trail: Firball
        3:48 | 528 | Jun 9, 2014
        part 2 of Firball track, Nelson
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        trail: Firball
        0:49 | 171 | Jan 16, 2014
        part 1 of Firball track, Nelson
        mtb
        trail: Firball
        5:00 | 174 | Jan 16, 2014

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Love4ridingaddreportactivity #101436302 and 2 more
        Aug 14, 2026 @ 12:06am
        20 hours
        Love4ridingaddreportactivity #101064892
        Aug 8, 2026 @ 11:04pm
        Aug 8, 2026
        Love4ridingaddreportactivity #100965480 and 1 more
        Aug 7, 2026 @ 4:50pm
        Aug 7, 2026
        Love4ridingaddreportactivity #100701464 and 3 more
        Aug 4, 2026 @ 12:46am
        Aug 4, 2026
        Love4ridingaddreportactivity #100540508 and 1 more
        Aug 1, 2026 @ 7:11pm
        Aug 1, 2026

        Recent Comments

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        Monty151aLrtrailTe Tirohanga Whetū o Koata (Koata Whetū)Just hit the track with my mate. The table is...
        Oct 6, 2025 @ 11:44pm
        Oct 6, 2025
        BevanRtrailTe Tirohanga Whetū o Koata (Koata Whetū)Rebuilt 2025. Weird flow trail with berms that...
        Oct 5, 2025 @ 11:17pm
        Oct 5, 2025
        FabienBrocklesbytrailP51Fun flowy trail, heaps of jumps / rollers...
        Aug 26, 2025 @ 10:06pm
        Aug 26, 2025
        maybenexttimetrailP51Really fun flow trail. No idea why it’s a G4...
        Mar 27, 2025 @ 4:18pm
        Mar 27, 2025
        ckrichardstrailCrazy HorseGrade 4, what a joke, it's an easy grade 3 at...
        Feb 22, 2025 @ 7:07pm
        Feb 22, 2025

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers) 3 7 30.4 km
        Fringed Hill Nelson 7 52 km
        Waitarake/Sharlands 2 7 42.5 km
        Marsden Valley 4 64 km
        Silvan Forest 7 22 4 16.4 km

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike2113 miles2,516 ft6 miles1,060 ft
        #579#211221,5141025,053
        E-Bike107 miles2,162 ft4 miles981 ft
        #1,637#451,30842,834
        Gravel Bike107 miles308 ft1 mile932 ft
        #366#16728
        Adaptive Bike63 miles177 ft2,582 ft856 ft
        #363#162251
        Winter Fat Bike11 mile453 ft1 mile404 ft
        #366#16100
        Hike149 miles387 ft2 miles932 ft
        #3,600#591,404107
        Trail Running149 miles387 ft2 miles932 ft
        #2,518#391,4041,290

        Frequently Asked Questions About Codgers

        What are the highest rated e-biking trails in Codgers?
        The highest rated e-biking trails in Codgers are: View all e-biking trails sorted by rating.
        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:
        • January (7 activities)
        • December (5 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        Check the Codgers reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        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.
        What is the longest trail in Codgers?
        The longest trail in Codgers is Firball at 2.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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