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4,334 ft
Distance
690 ft
Climb
00:17:12
Avg time
690 ft
Altitude change
1,351 ft
Altitude min
2,041 ft
Altitude max
1,351 ft
Altitude start
2,041 ft
Altitude end
15.9%
Grade
2.2%
Grade max
43.2%
Grade min
4,334 ft
Distance climb
00:17:12
Avg time

629 Firebreak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fringed Hill Nelson
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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629 Firebreak is a 1 km moderately popular singletrack trail located near Nelson. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 17, 2025 @ 4:19pm
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May 26, 2025 @ 2:35pm
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May 11, 2025 @ 1:42pm
May 11, 2025
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May 12, 2024 @ 2:55pm
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May 5, 2024 @ 2:50pm
May 5, 2024
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 629 Firebreak

        ▼ Where is 629 Firebreak located?
        629 Firebreak is located in Fringed Hill Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Fringed Hill Nelson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.29503, 173.35684.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 629 Firebreak?
        629 Firebreak has 690 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,351 ft to 2,041 ft.
        ▼ How long is 629 Firebreak?
        629 Firebreak is 4,334 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 629 Firebreak?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on 629 Firebreak. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 629 Firebreak?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 629 Firebreak are:
        • August (2 activities)
        • November (2 activities)
        • July (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access 629 Firebreak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 629 Firebreak are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 629 Firebreak?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride 629 Firebreak. The trail is 4,334 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 629 Firebreak?
        629 Firebreak is a moderately popular trail. There have been 320 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 396 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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