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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.
      source: https://nelsontrails.co.nz/fringed-hill/
      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
      Open as of Feb 13, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      19
      Trails Mountain Bike
      20
      Trails E-Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      12
      Trails Trail Running
      12
      Total Distance
      28 miles
      Total Descent
      14,104 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,437 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,699 ft
      Reports
      794
      Photos
      217
      Ridden Counter
      2,146

      Photos of Fringed Hill Nelson Mountain Bike

      trail: Peaking Ridge
      0 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:53pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: E Tū
      0 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:52pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: Mutleys
      0 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:14pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      0 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:13pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      0 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:12pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      0 |
      Mar 7, 2023 @ 8:11pm
      Mar 7, 2023
      trail: Black Diamond
      20 |
      Dec 24, 2021 @ 5:31pm
      Dec 24, 2021
      trail: Butters
      62 |
      Aug 15, 2021 @ 12:09am
      Aug 15, 2021

      Videos of Fringed Hill Nelson Mountain Bike

      Pesky root on Te Ara Koa
      trail: Te Ara Koa
      0:36 | 245 | Dec 2, 2019
      FDH crusing with Kimmi and Tubbins
      trail: FDH
      6:48 | 1095 | Jul 24, 2014
      fdh stepdown
      trail: FDH
      0:06 | 986 | Nov 23, 2013
      youtuber The trail that broke my ribs...
      trail: Te Ara Koa
      3:31 | 22 | Mar 8, 2023 , Nelson
      youtuber Classic steep techy riding - Butters, Nelson
      trail: Butters
      22:16 | 105 | Oct 14, 2022 , Nelson
      Cautious Trail Preview: Crankenstein Grade 5...
      6:25 | 62 | Jul 7, 2022 , Nelson
      Track Preview of Lower Te Ara Koa in Nelson,...
      trail: Te Ara Koa
      6:18 | 63 | Jul 7, 2022 , Nelson
      4K - Te Ara Koa, Fringed Hill, Nelson, New...
      trail: Te Ara Koa
      25:31 | 63 | Jun 20, 2022 , Nelson

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Te Ara Koa
      Mar 22, 2023 @ 5:39pm
      Mar 22, 2023
      		 Ideal Tree cleared 10 m after stream crossingeasy-trail
      Black diamond Third House Link
      Mar 14, 2023 @ 11:46am
      Mar 14, 2023
      		 Dry Tree down at top requires chainsawNMTBC NMTBC
      629
      Mar 11, 2023 @ 12:47am
      Mar 11, 2023
      		 IdealLove4riding WGTV
      E Tū
      Mar 1, 2023 @ 9:54pm
      Mar 1, 2023
      		 DryTrail has being full cut back and is now...Raitrails23
      Sunrise Ridge (East)
      Feb 26, 2023 @ 2:56pm
      Feb 26, 2023
      		 Dry tree down. able to ride around but if...hunterrobb WGTV
      Butters
      Feb 25, 2023 @ 6:34pm
      Feb 25, 2023
      		 DryE-Bike Last left corner before the Dun Mountain...thejenningsnz
      Whaimana
      Feb 18, 2023 @ 11:28pm
      Feb 18, 2023
      		 IdealLove4riding WGTV
      Fringed Hill Rd
      Feb 13, 2023 @ 11:55am
      Feb 13, 2023
      		 Ideal NMTBC NMTBC
      Black Diamond
      Feb 13, 2023 @ 11:54am
      Feb 13, 2023
      		 Variable NMTBC NMTBC
      Peaking Ridge
      Feb 10, 2023 @ 4:02pm
      Feb 10, 2023
      		 DryFallen tree about 2/3rds way down. Can...livewires

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #2315630AkachanriddentrailButters and 3 more
      Mar 27, 2023 @ 6:58pm
      10 hours
      user #1266267MkalkoffwishlistregionFringed Hill Nelson
      Mar 25, 2023 @ 12:47am
      Mar 25, 2023
      user #1337440easy-trailaddreportTe Ara Koa
      Mar 22, 2023 @ 5:39pm
      Mar 22, 2023
      user #3208832Indiebrandswishlistroute2023 AORERE with Gearshop - Short Course
      Mar 21, 2023 @ 12:58pm
      Mar 21, 2023
      user #2431342SsboatsriddentrailButters
      Mar 19, 2023 @ 8:46pm
      Mar 19, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #1337440easy-trailreportTe Ara KoaPoisoned it this evening, put up another trail...
      Feb 27, 2023 @ 9:47pm
      Feb 27, 2023
      user #1797147zerge83trailPeaking RidgeIf you are ok with the black trails around,...
      Jan 13, 2023 @ 8:27pm
      Jan 13, 2023
      user #1797147zerge83trailBlack DiamondIt's not steep, it's just a bunch of rocks and...
      Jan 13, 2023 @ 8:23pm
      Jan 13, 2023
      user #3034009Supernova777trailTe Ara KoaLike riding a tramping track! Track is too...
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 4:50pm
      Jan 10, 2023
      user #1117028longliveendurotrailTe Ara KoaThanks for the new two options around the sketch!
      Dec 30, 2022 @ 7:59pm
      Dec 30, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Coppermine 20.4 km
      Codgers - Maitai 3 5 31.9 km
      Codgers 1 5 12 km
      Sharlands 2 7 42.9 km
      Marsden Valley 1 43.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2028 miles14,104 ft14 miles2,438 ft
      		#1,460#5721779412,149
      E-Bike33 miles36 ft528 ft2,083 ft
      		#836#45473339
      Hike1217 miles2,047 ft4 miles2,438 ft
      		#3,372#9363210
      Trail Running1217 miles2,047 ft4 miles2,438 ft
      		#3,384#9463230
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