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      Fringed Hill Road begins at Tantragee Saddle and can be accessed from Brook Valley or Maitai Valley.


      In the Brook Valley there is a car park at the start of Tantragee Road, just across the bridge across The Brook. There is also street parking a kilometre further down the valley, at the start of Codgers Track. Both of these start points are only a 10-15 min ride from the city centre. If you intend to ride Te Ara Koa, Brook Valley is the best start point.

      In the Maitai Valley, there are two car parks on each respective side of Maitai Motor Camp. Maitai River Walkway provides a good connection directly to the city centre, which is a 15-20 min ride. If you are using Fringed Hill to access Black Diamond Ridge and Sunrise Ridge, Maitai Valley is the best start point.

      Logging, and high fire risk in summer will close access.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Parking Before Gate google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of 2 days
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      20
      Trails Mountain Bike
      20
      Trails E-Bike
      4
      Trails Hike
      13
      Trails Trail Running
      13
      Total Distance
      28 miles
      Total Descent
      14,090 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,437 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,699 ft
      Reports
      1,079
      Photos
      261
      Ridden Counter
      3,613

      Photos of Fringed Hill Nelson Mountain Bike

      trail: Black Diamond
      7 |
      Dec 1, 2024 @ 12:29pm
      Dec 1, 2024
      trail: Peaking Ridge
      74 |
      May 25, 2024 @ 1:40am
      May 25, 2024
      trail: Peaking Ridge
      160 |
      Mar 6, 2024 @ 6:10pm
      Mar 6, 2024
      15 |
      Oct 21, 2023 @ 12:24am
      Oct 21, 2023
      16 |
      Oct 21, 2023 @ 12:24am
      Oct 21, 2023
      trail: Whaimana
      37 |
      Oct 9, 2023 @ 10:00pm
      Oct 9, 2023
      trail: Peaking Ridge
      49 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:53pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: E Tū
      27 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:52pm
      Mar 7, 2023

      Videos of Fringed Hill Nelson Mountain Bike

      Pesky root on Te Ara Koa
      trail: Te Ara Koa
      0:36 | 256 | Dec 2, 2019
      FDH crusing with Kimmi and Tubbins
      trail: FDH
      6:48 | 1113 | Jul 24, 2014
      fdh stepdown
      trail: FDH
      0:06 | 1003 | Nov 23, 2013
      Whaimana you beauty! Join me on an epic blind...
      trail: Whaimana
      11:35 | 127 | Feb 14, 2024 , Nelson
      The legendary TAK - Te Ara Koa in Nelson
      trail: Te Ara Koa
      17:36 | 81 | Jan 27, 2024 , Nelson
      Summer ride on Peaking Ridge in Nelson, New...
      9:38 | 167 | Jan 10, 2024 , Nelson
      youtuber Testing the new Monteer 12000 on some double...
      trail: 629
      10:32 | 183 | Oct 10, 2023 , Nelson
      Smooth winter day on Butters - Fringed Hill,...
      trail: Butters
      10:48 | 202 | Jul 23, 2023 , Nelson

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Te Ara Koa
      Apr 22, 2025 @ 7:15pm
      2 days
      Unknownjimbob79 AKDH large tree and rootball down. has pulled...
      Right Crank
      Mar 31, 2025 @ 2:58pm
      Mar 31, 2025
      UnknownLove4riding WGTVTrail needs a groom and weed wack. Not...
      Cranknstein
      Mar 31, 2025 @ 2:58pm
      Mar 31, 2025
      UnknownLove4riding WGTVTrail needs a groom and weed wack. Not...

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      E Tū
      Apr 9, 2025 @ 9:52pm
      Apr 9, 2025
      Unknowntrail scrub cut. now fully clear.Raitrails23
      Peaking Ridge
      Mar 23, 2025 @ 8:37am
      Mar 23, 2025
      IdealNeeds a trim to improve sight lines.Love4riding WGTV
      Whaimana
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 1:58pm
      Mar 9, 2025
      IdealRunning well - some corners need a tidy...thejenningsnz
      Sunrise Ridge (East)
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 1:56pm
      Mar 9, 2025
      Idealgreat condition, no issuesthejenningsnz
      Black Diamond
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 1:56pm
      Mar 9, 2025
      Idealgreat condition - no issuesthejenningsnz
      Sunrise Ridge (West)
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 12:30pm
      Mar 9, 2025
      IdealLove4riding WGTV
      FDH
      Mar 3, 2025 @ 7:08pm
      Mar 3, 2025
      DryHuge pine tree down below the picnic...Mr-ARB
      Fringed Hill Rd
      Feb 25, 2025 @ 10:03pm
      Feb 25, 2025
      DrySendItEveryday
      629
      Feb 25, 2025 @ 10:02pm
      Feb 25, 2025
      IdealSendItEveryday
      Mutleys
      Jan 18, 2025 @ 10:47pm
      Jan 18, 2025
      DryAll clear running mintzachmillsdh

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      jimbob79addreportactivity #70188035
      Apr 22, 2025 @ 7:15pm
      2 days
      zachmillsdhaddreportactivity #70060584
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 10:22pm
      Apr 20, 2025
      cbrandtaddreportactivity #69990722
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 12:53am
      Apr 20, 2025
      SamuelUyhdAkriddentrailactivity #69641558
      Apr 14, 2025 @ 2:10pm
      Apr 14, 2025
      easy-trailaddreportactivity #69527280
      Apr 12, 2025 @ 8:24pm
      Apr 12, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      rattyboytrailWhaimanaA Nelson favourite for sure. Challenging but...
      Nov 23, 2024 @ 12:38am
      Nov 23, 2024
      easy-trailreportSunrise Ridge (West)Legend
      Sep 30, 2024 @ 1:39am
      Sep 30, 2024
      hunterrobbreportSunrise Ridge (West)Cleared
      Sep 28, 2024 @ 10:55pm
      Sep 28, 2024
      newbermudatrailTe Ara KoaReally fun and fast G5 if youre comfy with...
      Sep 5, 2024 @ 6:52pm
      Sep 5, 2024
      newbermudatrailButtersSolid grade 5 if youre comfy with the...
      Sep 5, 2024 @ 6:47pm
      Sep 5, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Coppermine 20.4 km
      Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers) 3 6 31.9 km
      Codgers 42 km
      Waitarake/Sharlands 2 7 43.2 km
      Marsden Valley 2 43.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2028 miles14,088 ft14 miles2,438 ft
      #1,658#612611,07933,734
      E-Bike46 miles2,484 ft3 miles2,362 ft
      #1,161#49682681
      Hike1317 miles2,047 ft4 miles2,438 ft
      #3,646#9285823
      Trail Running1317 miles2,047 ft4 miles2,438 ft
      #3,657#91858107
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