more stats
3,688 ft
Distance
445 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:09:07
Avg time
299 ft
Altitude change
1,417 ft
Altitude min
1,716 ft
Altitude max
1,417 ft
Altitude start
1,716 ft
Altitude end
8.1%
Grade
-36%
Grade max
47.5%
Grade min
1,949 ft
Distance climb
945 ft
Distance down
794 ft
Distance flat
00:09:07
Avg time

Alpha Rima Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62746 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13714 in E-Biking
    • #144781 in Trail Running
    • #140943 in Hiking
    • #5073 in Adaptive Biking
    • #2284 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,391 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #255 in E-Biking
    • #2,378 in Trail Running
    • #1,961 in Hiking
    • #133 in Adaptive Biking
    • #104 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Silvan Forest

Top section of the Alpha climbing track. Finish is at the skyline/highest point of the park.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alpha Rima located?
      Alpha Rima is located in Silvan Forest, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Silvan Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.36027, 173.21544.
      ▼ How hard is Alpha Rima?
      Alpha Rima is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alpha Rima?
      Alpha Rima has 445 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,417 ft to 1,716 ft.
      ▼ Is Alpha Rima a point to point trail?
      Alpha Rima is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alpha Rima?
      Alpha Rima is 3,688 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alpha Rima?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Alpha Rima. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alpha Rima?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alpha Rima are:
      • March (26 activities)
      • April (21 activities)
      • September (21 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Alpha Rima? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alpha Rima are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alpha Rima?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Alpha Rima. The trail is 3,688 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alpha Rima?
      Alpha Rima is a very popular trail. There have been 4,839 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,923 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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