19.2 miles
Distance
5,260 ft
Climb
-5,241 ft
Descent
1,940 ft
High Point
19 ft
Altitude change
87 ft
Altitude min
157 ft
Altitude start
177 ft
Altitude end
-85.4%
Grade max
69.9%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Good way to ride both codgers and sharlands while getting in some of better value trails

Detailed Description
Codgers + Sharlands is a 19 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Nelson. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 5,260 ft with a max elevation of 1,940 ft then descends -5,241 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 3 trails (newest: Sep 15, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Oct 13, 2026)

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Local trail association
Nelson Mountain Bike Club (nelsonmtb.club)
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Stats

  • Distance
    19 miles
  • Avg time
    4 hr 48 min
  • Altitude min
    87 ft
  • Altitude start
    157 ft
  • Altitude end
    177 ft
  • Climb
    5,260 ft
  • Descent
    -5,241 ft
  • Grade max
    -85.4%
  • Grade min
    69.9%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Double Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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Sep 16, 2026 @ 7:50am (Pacific/Auckland)
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