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SaveTrail construction in Silvan Forest started in Nov 2014, and the 170 hectares of private forest has quickly become one of Nelson's favourite riding areas, with 24 hour, free public access.
A core network of fun, safe trails, with well graded single track climbing trails forming a backbone from the bottom of the property to the top ridge. Plenty of long run downhill options to ride, all with their own character.
2018 saw the pine forest harvested, with trail rebuilding happening in tandem with harvest ops - the core network of trails is back in place and improved as of Sept 2019.
Future trail development will move into the grade 4/5 area and linkage trails to the adjacent Kingsland Forest.
Trails in Silvan Forest are graded against the New Zealand Mountainbike Trail Design and Construction Guidelines (2023)
A core network of fun, safe trails, with well graded single track climbing trails forming a backbone from the bottom of the property to the top ridge. Plenty of long run downhill options to ride, all with their own character.
2018 saw the pine forest harvested, with trail rebuilding happening in tandem with harvest ops - the core network of trails is back in place and improved as of Sept 2019.
Future trail development will move into the grade 4/5 area and linkage trails to the adjacent Kingsland Forest.
Trails in Silvan Forest are graded against the New Zealand Mountainbike Trail Design and Construction Guidelines (2023)
source: Silvan Forest
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: Private Managed Forest
Land Manager: Silvan Forest
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Trailhead opposite #205 Champion Road, Richmond
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- Mountain Bike
54 trails
- E-Bike
36 trails
- Hike
35 trails
- Trail Running
36 trails
Region Details
- 9
- 7
- 23
- 9
- 5
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 7, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 55
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 54
- Trails E-Bike
- 36
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 17
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 35
- Trails Trail Running
- 36
- Total Distance
- 27 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,653 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,746 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,805 ft
- Reports
- 970
- Photos
- 75
- Completed Counter
- 16,803
Popular Silvan Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 1 mile • 700 ft • 727 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 700 ft green climb. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 2 miles • 844 ft • 684 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 844 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.3 • 2,792 ft • 44 ft • 644 •
Quick flowing single track trail used to exit the park or return to the bottom for another climb.
• 85 ★ 3.7 • 3,688 ft • 445 ft • 589 •
Top section of the Alpha climbing track. Finish is at the skyline/highest point of the park.
• 75 ★ 4.8 • 2,559 ft • 88 ft • 554 •
Short and fast down track with nicely bermed corners. Good for beginners as isn't technical.
• 75 ★ 2.5 • 259 ft • 8 ft • 539 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 2.5 • 1 mile • 448 ft • 517 •
Long, traversing trail from the main trail network just above the amphitheatre, across to the Kingsland gate on Oliver Rd (bottom of Top Notch). Heaven up Here cuts in and out of some stunning native bush gullies on its way across the...
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 2,753 ft • 46 ft • 500 •
Peoples Choice from the top of the Skyline.
Photos of Silvan Forest Mountain Bike
Videos of Silvan Forest Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| de la Luna | Oct 7, 2026 @ 9:06pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 7, 2026 | Ideal | autopilot84 | ||
| Alpha Wha | Sep 18, 2026 @ 3:32pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 17, 2026 | Unknown | Rolyinnz WGTV | ||
| Alpha | Sep 18, 2026 @ 3:31pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 17, 2026 | Unknown | Rolyinnz WGTV | ||
| Crank Yanker | Sep 6, 2026 @ 9:01am (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | Mildie MTBTT | ||
| Alpha Rima | Aug 15, 2026 @ 10:02am (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 14, 2026 | Variable | Love4riding WGTV | ||
| Saxon creek pathway | Aug 15, 2026 @ 10:02am (Pacific/Auckland) Aug 14, 2026 | Ideal | Love4riding WGTV | ||
| Jericho | May 10, 2026 @ 9:27am (Pacific/Auckland) May 9, 2026 | Unknown | Rolyinnz WGTV | ||
| Jericho | Mar 17, 2026 @ 8:00am (Pacific/Auckland) Mar 16, 2026 | Dry | Mildie MTBTT | ||
| SH 6 Underpass | Mar 16, 2026 @ 10:39am (Pacific/Auckland) Mar 15, 2026 | Ideal | AIntemann | ||
| Omega | Feb 10, 2026 @ 2:01pm (Pacific/Auckland) Feb 9, 2026 | Dry | rulbike |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JoshWhelan | ridden | trail | activity #106529763 and 16 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 3:53pm 16 hours |
| TomKuyk | add | photo | activity #106520546 and 1 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 2:04pm 18 hours |
| Rosjier3sz1dh | comment | trail | activity #106399506 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 2:04pm 3 days |
| markholloway | update | trail | activity #106290483 and 2 more | Oct 20, 2026 @ 3:15pm Oct 20, 2026 |
| jZonnR | wishlist | trail | activity #106245041 and 4 more | Oct 19, 2026 @ 9:40pm Oct 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | By far my favorite trail to finish on!!! | Oct 22, 2026 @ 2:04pm 3 days | ||
| trail | Even though it's quite hard it's still fun! | Oct 8, 2026 @ 11:58am Oct 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | I rode this the other day and it is definitely... | Oct 8, 2026 @ 11:55am Oct 8, 2026 | ||
| report | sorted on May 10th Karolyne | May 11, 2026 @ 12:59pm May 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | A nice and short trail. Has one or two drops... | Mar 31, 2026 @ 3:59pm Mar 31, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hills | 5 | 1.1 km | |||
| Marsden Valley | 4 | 6 | 2.8 km | ||
| Aniseed Valley | 3 | 4.5 km | |||
| The Grampians | 1 | 2 | 5.3 km | ||
| Codgers | 1 | 5 | 6.4 km |
Local Badges
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Completionist45 awarded
Local Trail Supporters
- http://www.mtbtrailstrust.org.nz/
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 54 | 27 miles | 13,652 ft | 15 miles | 1,745 ft | #943 | #32 | 72 | 968 | 9,868 | ||
| E-Bike | 36 | 19 miles | 8,714 ft | 10 miles | 1,739 ft | #2,161 | #53 | 806 | 1,910 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 17 | 9 miles | 1,988 ft | 4 miles | 1,739 ft | #680 | #29 | 121 | 11 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 823 ft | 1 mile | 1,480 ft | #675 | #29 | 94 | ||||
| Hike | 35 | 18 miles | 6,362 ft | 8 miles | 1,739 ft | #4,207 | #75 | 2 | 910 | 87 | ||
| Trail Running | 36 | 19 miles | 6,677 ft | 9 miles | 1,745 ft | #3,160 | #57 | 1 | 916 | 447 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Silvan Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Silvan Forest are:
- Hare Down (4.4/5)
- Ari Mahoe (4.3/5)
- Ezra Mamaku (4.3/5)
- Dirty Laundry (4.2/5)
- de la Luna (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Silvan Forest?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Silvan Forest are:
- May (65 activities)
- March (53 activities)
- October (49 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Silvan Forest?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Silvan Forest. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Silvan Forest?
The longest trail in Silvan Forest is Alpha at 2.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Silvan Forest?
The best hiking trails in Silvan Forest are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Silvan Forest?
The best trail running trails in Silvan Forest are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Silvan Forest?
Silvan Forest has a total of 55 trails. Of those, 54 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Silvan Forest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Silvan Forest?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Silvan Forest is Alpha with 257 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Silvan Forest?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Silvan Forest is Jericho with 422 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Silvan Forest?
Silvan Forest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Silvan Forest?
The following bike services are available in Silvan Forest:
- Coaching & Camps (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Silvan Forest?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Silvan Forest is Alpha Wha with an average grade of 9.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Silvan Forest?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Silvan Forest are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Silvan Forest?
The overall region status for Silvan Forest is Clear / Green. Out of 47 trails:
- Clear / Green: 43
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Silvan Forest?
Yes, Silvan Forest supports e-bike riding. There are 37 trails in Silvan Forest that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Silvan Forest?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Silvan Forest are:
- AM (29 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Silvan Forest?
The most popular Strava segments in Silvan Forest are:
- It’s the start (3,896 athletes)
- From end of heaven up here to the top (3,326 athletes)
- Omega (2,891 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Silvan Forest?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Silvan Forest. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 43
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Silvan Forest?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Silvan Forest are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Silvan Forest?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Silvan Forest are:
- Easy Jump Line (2/5)
- Mid-Road Connection (3/5)
- Jacobs Ladder (4/5)
Activities
- By Mildie MTBTT & contributors
- Admins: Aorere-Enduro, NelsonCouncil, MTBTT
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- silvan forest activity log | embed map of Silvan Forest mountain bike trails | silvan forest mountain biking points of interest
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