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  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
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  • Dry
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  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
  • BLM (public)
  • USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
  • State land
  • Indigenous
  • Military
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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  • Viewpoint Viewpoint
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  • Sight Sight
  • Restrooms Restrooms
  • Gate Gate
  • Camping Camping
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  • Table or Bench Table or Bench
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      Top of the south island city, famous for steep hills and rough natural terrrain.
      Region Details
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      Local Trail Association
      local trail association
      NMTBC       (nelsonmtb.club)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #62
      Trails
      127
      Total Distance
      175 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      105 miles
      Total Descent
      120,513 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,612 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,543 ft
      Reports
      593
      Photos
      247
      Ridden Counter
      8,439
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Nelson Mountain Bike

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      Jun 16, 2018 @ 3:35pm
      1 days
      Dun Mountain Trail, My City
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      Jun 16, 2018 @ 3:34pm
      1 days
      Dun Mountain Trail, My City
      0 |
      Jun 16, 2018 @ 3:34pm
      1 days
      Dun Mountain Trail, My City
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      Jun 16, 2018 @ 3:34pm
      1 days
      Dun Mountain Trail, My City
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      Videos of Nelson Mountain Bike

      crash into gate nelson
      trail: HotBox
      0:33 | 508 | Apr 21, 2018
      some loose Mr chompa for you
      trail: Mr Chomper
      1:00 | 74 | Dec 18, 2017
      messing around on some step trails in nelson nz
      2:53 | 61 | Dec 18, 2017
      BG NINE Frame Snap
      0:37 | 2325 | Oct 16, 2017
      more videos »

      Nelson Mountain Bike Routes

      titleratingdistance
      Dun Mountain, Little Twin, Dew Lakes
      		27 miles
      Peaking Ridge loop from Nelson
      		18 miles
      Coppermine 2017 race
      		24 miles
      Coppermine Epic 2017 race
      		24 miles

      Recent Comments

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      user #1509735JuliemagictrailScottwood WigglesThe ‘said’ trees have been cleared by...
      Apr 20, 2018 @ 11:20pm
      Apr 20, 2018
      user #1509735JuliemagictrailScottwood Wiggles6-8 pine trees down on top entry section,...
      Apr 14, 2018 @ 12:56pm
      Apr 14, 2018
      user #1268242ORRINGEtrailDun Mountain TrailAmazing track
      Apr 10, 2018 @ 4:40am
      Apr 10, 2018
      user #822034jacklam06trailTe Ara KoaReally nice long trail. Really fun, lil bit...
      Feb 28, 2018 @ 8:05pm
      Feb 28, 2018
      user #1117028longliveendurotrailTe Ara KoaAwesome piece of a trail in the spirit of the...
      Feb 23, 2018 @ 12:04am
      Feb 23, 2018
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      Recent Activity

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      user #1130005PonsdavidaddridelogJun 17, 2018 ride log
      Jun 17, 2018 @ 6:25pm
      1 hours
      user #1561739jwyllieriddentrailCrazy Horse and 10 more
      Jun 17, 2018 @ 5:20pm
      2 hours
      user #1561739jwyllieriddentrailBarnicoat forestry road to widdershins and 1 more
      Jun 17, 2018 @ 5:19pm
      2 hours
      user #1561739jwyllieaddreportScottwood Wiggles
      Jun 17, 2018 @ 5:11pm
      2 hours
      user #1561739jwyllieaddreportDun Mountain Trail
      Jun 17, 2018 @ 5:08pm
      2 hours
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      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Nelson BMX Trackskill parkNelson
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      Nearby Riding Areas

      namedistance
      Fringe2.7 km
      Maitai Valley 6 7 23.2 km
      Fringed Hill3.3 km
      Sharlands 1 7 2 13.4 km
      Dun Mountain 2 23.8 km

      Local Mountain Bike Directory


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      Local Trail Supporters


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