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2.6 miles
Distance
103 ft
Climb
-1,874 ft
Descent
00:27:26
Avg time
-1,771 ft
Altitude change
170 ft
Altitude min
1,946 ft
Altitude max
1,946 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-68.3%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
1,985 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
823 ft
Distance flat
00:27:26
Avg time

Aorere Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Waitarake/Sharlands
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35204 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Skinny

A true enduro trail with a mix of everything 'Nelson' in one trail. New trail grade in 2021.

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Oct 7, 2025 @ 8:58am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 6, 2025
Destroyed from harvesting in the pine forest blocks that it goes through
Jul 28, 2025 @ 2:17pm
Jul 28, 2025
 reporter TPFL Forests closed due to weather warning
May 2, 2025 @ 3:20am
May 2, 2025
 reporter Closed for Forestry Operation
Mar 2, 2025 @ 12:06am
Mar 2, 2025
 As far as I understand it this will be the last month Aorere will exist, so if you can't handle a bit of overgrowth in the last 30m of trail in a...
Mar 1, 2025 @ 2:48pm
Mar 1, 2025
 lower 20% almost unrideable - overgrown, rutted, debris - needs a tidy up or to be shut
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        Directions to aorere trailhead (-41.252270, 173.356500)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Aorere

        ▼ Where is Aorere located?
        Aorere is located in Waitarake/Sharlands, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitarake/Sharlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.25227, 173.3565.
        ▼ How hard is Aorere?
        Aorere is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Aorere?
        Aorere has 103 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,874 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 170 ft to 1,946 ft.
        ▼ Is Aorere a point to point trail?
        Yes, Aorere is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Aorere?
        Aorere is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Aorere?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Aorere. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Aorere?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Aorere are:
        • April (15 activities)
        • December (9 activities)
        • February (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Aorere? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Aorere are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Aorere?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Aorere. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Aorere?
        Aorere is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,437 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,397 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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