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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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        Region Status
        Open as of Jun 5, 2026

        Hike Stats

        Global Ranking
        #3,266
        State Ranking
        #53
        Trails (view details)
        22
        Trails Mountain Bike
        30
        Trails E-Bike
        11
        Trails Hike
        22
        Trails Trail Running
        22
        Total Distance
        10 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        3 miles
        Total Descent
        1,089 ft
        Total Vertical
        856 ft
        Reports
        1,383
        Ridden Counter
        48

        Popular Codgers Hiking Trails

        85 4.4 1,421 ft 115 ft 4
        Climbing trail from the Dun Mountain Trail to Jacks Hub. Leading to , Jacks Track, then onto , and the Maitai Trails
        75 4.0 446 ft 0 ft 4
        Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        5 3.4 2,388 ft 307 ft 3
        Trail Grade updated 2021. Primarily a climbing trail that gives access to the start of the descending routes in the area. These include , , , Top Dog, , Hot Box etc. Chur Jack.
        85 3.0 443 ft 10 ft 3
        Popular white difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        55 3.5 1,324 ft 27 ft 2
        Short easy link Trail to return to Andrews Field or Brook Street/Dun Trail entrance. New trail grade in 2021.
        85 1.5 778 ft 60 ft 2
        Popular blue difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 2.0 2,454 ft 84 ft 2
        An easy linking trail providing access from the Dun Mountain Trail to the start of Jacks Track and the trails beyond. Trail grade updated in 2021
        5 4.0 2,119 ft 175 ft 2
        New trail grade in 2021

        Recent Hike Log Activity in Region

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        • 0 hikes
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        • 0 hikes

        Photos of Codgers

        3 |
        Jun 11, 2026 @ 11:44pm
        22 hours
        69 |
        Jun 4, 2025 @ 9:49pm
        Jun 4, 2025
        83 |
        Apr 22, 2024 @ 11:02pm
        Apr 22, 2024
        48 |
        Mar 7, 2023 @ 9:04pm
        Mar 7, 2023
        125 |
        Mar 7, 2023 @ 9:00pm
        Mar 7, 2023
        125 |
        Mar 7, 2023 @ 9:00pm
        Mar 7, 2023
        45 |
        Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:19pm
        Mar 7, 2023
        64 |
        Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:16pm
        Mar 7, 2023
        73 |
        Oct 10, 2022 @ 12:52pm
        Oct 10, 2022
        425 |
        Dec 8, 2021 @ 9:00pm
        Dec 8, 2021
        213 |
        May 12, 2020 @ 2:34am
        May 12, 2020
        243 |
        Oct 15, 2019 @ 2:55pm
        Oct 15, 2019

        Videos of Codgers

        Dangerous Dom are Shredos
        0:59 | 994 | Jul 31, 2017
        Lloyd Jenks | Long Gully
        trail: Gully
        0:29 | 2169 | Oct 26, 2014
        Long Gully
        trail: Gully
        2:57 | 278 | Oct 8, 2014
        Firball - Codgers MTB Park
        trail: Firball
        4:06 | 698 | Sep 30, 2014
        Firball Codgers MTB Nelson NZ
        trail: Firball
        3:48 | 528 | Jun 9, 2014
        part 2 of Firball track, Nelson
        trail: Firball
        0:49 | 171 | Jan 16, 2014
        part 1 of Firball track, Nelson
        trail: Firball
        5:00 | 173 | Jan 16, 2014
        J Bone practice run
        trail: Gully
        3:14 | 371 | Dec 9, 2013

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Love4ridingaddreportactivity #94140123 and 3 more
        May 5, 2026 @ 11:57pm
        May 5, 2026
        Love4ridingaddreportactivity #91866040
        Apr 3, 2026 @ 7:04pm
        Apr 3, 2026
        Love4ridingaddreportactivity #91132571 and 2 more
        Mar 23, 2026 @ 12:58am
        Mar 23, 2026
        Karaheeaddreportactivity #90729647 and 1 more
        Mar 17, 2026 @ 1:35am
        Mar 17, 2026
        NMTBCaddreportactivity #90661781 and 7 more
        Mar 15, 2026 @ 2:37pm
        Mar 15, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        mtb-tech-geektrailTasman JourneysClimb track link starting the big ridge ascent...
        Jun 25, 2022 @ 7:11pm
        Jun 25, 2022
        easy-trailreportWhanakeTree cleared today
        Mar 22, 2021 @ 11:01pm
        Mar 22, 2021
        TheoReeve83reportFirballTree across track 200m in from crossroads
        Dec 23, 2020 @ 8:44pm
        Dec 23, 2020
        KyallThompsonreportGullyRode this today 13/05/2016 tree is cleared.
        May 13, 2016 @ 2:58am
        May 13, 2016

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers) 3 7 30.4 km
        The Grampians 1 31.4 km
        Fringed Hill Nelson 4 92 km
        Coppermine 22.2 km
        Waitarake/Sharlands 2 7 42.5 km

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike2813 miles2,818 ft6 miles1,060 ft
        #551#211221,4911025,950
        E-Bike116 miles1,772 ft3 miles981 ft
        #1,536#471,28242,617
        Hike2210 miles1,089 ft3 miles856 ft
        #3,266#531,383127
        Trail Running2210 miles1,089 ft3 miles856 ft
        #2,296#341,3831,287

        Frequently Asked Questions About Codgers

        What are the highest rated hiking trails in Codgers?
        The highest rated hiking trails in Codgers are: View all hiking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to hike in Codgers?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to hike in Codgers are:
        • October (3 activities)
        • September (3 activities)
        • July (2 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 hike 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 Maitai Walkway at 2.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
        • By bradical9 & contributors
        • Admins: Aorere-Enduro, NelsonCouncil, NMTBC, tamallama
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