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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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- 1
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Oct 30, 2026E-Bike Stats
- Global Ranking
- #1,711
- State Ranking
- #46
- 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
- 1,402
- Completed Counter
- 1,562
Popular Codgers E-Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 39 ft • 85 • • mtb
Iconic and arguably Nelsons most popular trail for good reason. New trail grade in 2021.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,480 ft • 3 ft • 84 • • mtb
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 ★ 4.0 • 4,688 ft • 93 ft • 81 • • mtb
Te Tirohanga Whetū o Koata (can be abbreviated to 'Koata Whetū') translated as 'star observatory for Ngāti Koata. If you enjoy Crazy Horse and P51, this is a great gradual next step to start gaining some skills for the Codgers/Maitai...
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 65 ft • 71 • • mtb
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
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 2,316 ft • 6 ft • 67 • • mtb
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...
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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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Container Skid | Oct 31, 2026 @ 9:08am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 30, 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 | ||
| Te Tirohanga Whetū o Koata (Koata Whetū) | Oct 9, 2026 @ 4:01pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 8, 2026 | Dry | stevecopley WGTV | ||
| Crazy Horse | Sep 23, 2026 @ 7:03am (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 22, 2026 | Ideal | tamallama | ||
| Gully | Sep 18, 2026 @ 8:15am (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 17, 2026 | Variable | Love4riding WGTV | ||
| Half P51 Link | Aug 26, 2026 @ 8:03am (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 25, 2026 | Ideal | Love4riding WGTV | ||
| Tantragee Road | Jul 19, 2026 @ 9:38am (Pacific/Auckland) Jul 18, 2026 | Ideal | Love4riding WGTV | ||
| Brook St | Jul 15, 2026 @ 2:32pm (Pacific/Auckland) Jul 14, 2026 | Ideal | Love4riding WGTV |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4zthem4n | wishlist | trail | activity #107050966 and 2 more | Nov 1, 2026 @ 6:54pm Nov 1, 2026 |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| trail | Really fun flow trail. No idea why it’s a G4... | Mar 27, 2025 @ 4:18pm Mar 27, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers) | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0.4 km | |
| Fringed Hill Nelson | 7 | 5 | 2 km | ||
| Waitarake/Sharlands | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2.5 km | |
| Marsden Valley | 4 | 6 | 4 km | ||
| Silvan Forest | 7 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 6.4 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 21 | 13 miles | 2,516 ft | 6 miles | 1,060 ft | #581 | #21 | 123 | 1,619 | 12 | 25,598 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 7 miles | 2,162 ft | 4 miles | 981 ft | #1,711 | #46 | 1,402 | 4 | 3,010 | ||
| 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 | #3,728 | #64 | 1,500 | 109 | |||
| Trail Running | 14 | 9 miles | 387 ft | 2 miles | 932 ft | #2,549 | #39 | 1,500 | 1,363 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated e-biking trails in Codgers?
The highest rated e-biking trails in Codgers are:
- Firball (0/5)
- Te Tirohanga Whetū o Koata (Koata Whetū) (0/5)
- Crazy Horse (0/5)
- P51 (0/5)
- Gully (0/5)
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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:
- September (24 activities)
- December (19 activities)
- November (18 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 Firball at 1.8 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. Of those, 10 are designated for e-biking. Browse top e-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 Te Tirohanga Whetū o Koata (Koata Whetū) with 93 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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Are the trails open in Codgers?
The overall region status for Codgers is Clear / Green. Out of 23 trails:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Codgers?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Codgers:
- Ideal: 5 trails
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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 e-biking routes in Codgers?
The most popular e-biking routes in Codgers are: View all e-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 (10 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 e-biking trails in Codgers?
The most popular e-biking trails in Codgers are: View all e-biking trails sorted by popularity.
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