- Trail:
- Coppermine Trail (Coppermine)
- Status:
- Closed / Red
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Issue status:
- Condition:
- Dry -
- Reporter Primary Activity:
- Mountain Bike
Description:
1. As at 18 June, the closure reported on Aug 18 was by-passed by a detour along the Brook Waimarama sanctuary fence line. This is straightforward, a similar distance, a bit more up and down, but a similar time overall to the original track. It is not as pleasant as it is less in the forest and the fenceline is unattractive, but the loop is still worthwhile. Nelson City Council has indicated that this detour will be in place until trail repairs are completed.
2. However, in addition, the track beyond Third House (to Windy Point and Coppermine Saddle) is scheduled for closure for pest hunting operations from 17 to 30 September (per the NCC website). In practice, the track was open on 18 September, but this could change.
3. On 18 September, the portion of track below Maitai Dam along the pipeline above the Maitai Valley road was closed. It was possible to join the Maitai Valley road as an alternative. Again this is slightly more up and down and not as pleasant as the Dun trail. The reason for this was not clear - it may be caught by the hunting operations.
Otherwise, track was in good condition, but some of the gravel that has been laid on the descent is wearing away, making it more bumpy than it has been.
2. However, in addition, the track beyond Third House (to Windy Point and Coppermine Saddle) is scheduled for closure for pest hunting operations from 17 to 30 September (per the NCC website). In practice, the track was open on 18 September, but this could change.
3. On 18 September, the portion of track below Maitai Dam along the pipeline above the Maitai Valley road was closed. It was possible to join the Maitai Valley road as an alternative. Again this is slightly more up and down and not as pleasant as the Dun trail. The reason for this was not clear - it may be caught by the hunting operations.
Otherwise, track was in good condition, but some of the gravel that has been laid on the descent is wearing away, making it more bumpy than it has been.
