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SaveCoppermine trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running and Mountain Biking. Scenery includes ridgelines.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
AKA: Coppermine
Access Info:
Codgers Trail Centre
Trail info last updated
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
5 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 29, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 12
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 5
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Total Distance
- 46 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,509 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,718 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,876 ft
- Reports
- 190
- Photos
- 189
- Completed Counter
- 2,174
Popular Coppermine Mountain Biking Trails
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 19 miles • 3,809 ft • 834 •
The Coppermine Trail is one of New Zealand’s most accessible alpine mountain bike rides, all the more memorable for its relatively easy up, exhilarating down, amazing rocky tops, sweet-smelling beech forest, and meandering river...
• 10 ★ 0.0 • 5,259 ft • 529 ft • 5 • • hike
After leaving Coppermine Trail, Maitai Cave Track crosses Sclanders Creek (not bridged), which is named after David Sclander, an early Nelson settler involved in the mining of Dun Mountain. The track grade is a step down from the...
Coppermine Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.7 • 27 miles • 5,463 ft • 4 • Loop •
This is a bit of a classic Nelson back country loop. This route goes from Brook Street, up to the Dun...
3 miles • 1,108 ft • 1 • Shuttled •
Really nice shorter option to the Nelson skycrest route Nice forest along the undulating ridgeline....
★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 3,882 ft • 0 • Loop •
Loop starting from town and descending Sunrise and peaking Ridge
Photos of Coppermine Mountain Bike
Videos of Coppermine Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Coppermine Trail | Oct 16, 2026 @ 9:40am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 15, 2026 | Ideal | jamgol | ||
| Jenkins Hill Link Trail | Aug 15, 2026 @ 10:02am (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 14, 2026 | Variable | Love4riding WGTV | ||
| Brook Waimarama Deviation | Feb 18, 2023 @ 6:43am Feb 18, 2023 | Variable | KiwiDanT | ||
| Connector Trail To Maitai Road | Jan 15, 2023 @ 1:39am Jan 15, 2023 | Ideal | KiwiDanT |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| denisp | wishlist | trail | activity #107162570 | Nov 3, 2026 @ 8:45pm Nov 3, 2026 |
| andremarygold | wishlist | trail | activity #106651864 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 2:37pm Oct 26, 2026 |
| JoshWhelan | ridden | trail | activity #106530052 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 3:58pm Oct 24, 2026 |
| Bjwalsh | wishlist | trail | activity #106467900 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 10:13pm Oct 23, 2026 |
| kumanu | like | report | activity #106180123 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 5:03pm Oct 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Tree has been cleared | Sep 14, 2025 @ 8:04pm Sep 14, 2025 | ||
| report | Will check it out today or tomorrow | Sep 14, 2025 @ 1:17pm Sep 14, 2025 | ||
| report | We will get this tidied up before the weekend. | Jul 8, 2025 @ 5:23pm Jul 8, 2025 | ||
| trail | This should be a route. | Jul 1, 2025 @ 12:37am Jul 1, 2025 | ||
| report | 👌 | May 27, 2025 @ 6:04pm May 27, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fringed Hill Nelson | 7 | 5 | 0.4 km | ||
| Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers) | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 km | |
| Codgers | 1 | 5 | 2.2 km | ||
| Waitarake/Sharlands | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 km | |
| The Grampians | 1 | 2 | 3.4 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 5 | 26 miles | 4,734 ft | 11 miles | 2,753 ft | #6,766 | #144 | 178 | 190 | 6 | 1,010 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 4 miles | 653 ft | 2 miles | 2,408 ft | 1 | 68 | 63 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 6 miles | 1,063 ft | 3 miles | 2,408 ft | #2,190 | #83 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 4 miles | 653 ft | 2 miles | 2,408 ft | #2,185 | #84 | 17 | ||||
| Hike | 11 | 46 miles | 10,509 ft | 21 miles | 3,717 ft | #4,337 | #80 | 8 | 188 | 2 | 88 | |
| Trail Running | 11 | 46 miles | 10,509 ft | 21 miles | 3,717 ft | #3,647 | #70 | 188 | 1 | 77 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Coppermine?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Coppermine are:
- Coppermine Trail (4/5)
- Maitai Cave Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Coppermine?
Check the Coppermine trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Coppermine?
The longest trail in Coppermine is Coppermine Trail at 18.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Coppermine?
The best hiking trails in Coppermine are:
- Mount Duppa Track
- Maitai Cave Trail
- Coppermine Trail
- Saddle Hill Track
- Mount Duppa to Saddle Hill Route
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Coppermine?
The best trail running trails in Coppermine are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Coppermine?
Coppermine has a total of 12 trails. Of those, 5 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Coppermine to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Coppermine?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Coppermine is Coppermine Trail with 3,809 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Coppermine?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Coppermine is Coppermine Trail with 3,661 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Coppermine?
Coppermine supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Coppermine?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Coppermine is Maitai Cave Trail with an average grade of 9.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Coppermine?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Coppermine. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Coppermine?
The overall region status for Coppermine is Clear / Green. Out of 5 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Coppermine?
There are 2 trails in Coppermine 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 Coppermine?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Coppermine are: View all mountain biking routes in Coppermine.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Coppermine?
The most popular Strava segments in Coppermine are:
- 3rd House to BDR intersection (5,718 athletes)
- Brook Street to Picnic Table (Codgers) (4,326 athletes)
- Cleveland Rd Climb (3,838 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Coppermine?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Coppermine are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
Activities
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- By bradical9 & contributors
- Admins: NMTBC, Aorere-Enduro, NelsonCouncil
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- coppermine activity log | embed map of Coppermine mountain bike trails | coppermine mountain biking points of interest
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