4,726 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-1,150 ft
Descent
00:11:37
Avg time
Broken Axe Details
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Riding AreaSharlands
Nelson -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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Trail UsageBiking Only
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonAll Year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump
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Global Ranking#12710 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking
Super fun, fast and loose with the a few techie sections thrown in. Starting high on Kaka ridge with views over Nelson and the Maitai, the trail drops across open country with step downs and rollers before entering the pine forest with loose rock and roots and a super fast flowy finish. Good times on AM and DH bikes alike.
Access Info
You need a Hancock Forest Access permit to ride this trail. They can be purchased from bike shops in Nelson for $10 (for a 2 week permit) or annual permits come as part of Nelson Mountain Bike Club membership (www.nelsonmtb.club)
Local Trail Association
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Nelson Mountain Bike Club
(nelsonmtb.club) Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.donate to earn trail karma!
More Stats for Broken Axe bike trail
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Altitude change-1,138 ft
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Altitude min181 ft
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Altitude max1,319 ft
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Altitude start1,319 ft
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Altitude end181 ft
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Grade max-79.135%
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Grade min11.685%
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Distance climb166 ft
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Distance down4,450 ft
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Distance flat110 ft
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Avg time00:11:37
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
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6 Months
- 19 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 90 rides
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