more stats
4,045 ft
Distance
-645 ft
Descent
00:09:47
Avg time
-644 ft
Altitude change
247 ft
Altitude min
892 ft
Altitude max
892 ft
Altitude start
249 ft
Altitude end
-15.9%
Grade
-53%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
3,698 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:09:47
Avg time

Broken Gnome Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #8160 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20086 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #145 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #413 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Cable Bay Adventure Park

Our newest Grade 4 edition to the map Think sunshine ridge, ridge lines with a nice and wide path flowing you down to the bottom valley through the native forest. Lots of varying under tire terrain - fun berms and great flow, similar to Veto in ways

Access Info

Head up south side DH & Deliverance climbing track, starting point is at the picnic table

Tags
BermsFlowyRidgeline

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  • 12 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 137 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Broken Gnome Trail Reports

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Sep 4, 2026 @ 4:58pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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May 10, 2026 @ 1:03pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 9, 2026
Small tree down on the high river exit tried to move bit ots still in tact. Easy enough to lift bike over though and you see it comming with...
Sep 20, 2025 @ 10:25am (Pacific/Auckland)
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on Sep 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to broken-gnome trailhead (-41.210660, 173.425450)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Broken Gnome located?
      Broken Gnome is located in Cable Bay Adventure Park, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Cable Bay Adventure Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.21066, 173.42545.
      ▼ How hard is Broken Gnome?
      Broken Gnome is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Broken Gnome?
      The trail has 645 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 247 ft to 892 ft.
      ▼ Is Broken Gnome a point to point trail?
      Yes, Broken Gnome is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Broken Gnome?
      Broken Gnome is 4,045 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Broken Gnome?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Broken Gnome. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Broken Gnome? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broken Gnome are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Broken Gnome?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Broken Gnome. The trail is 4,045 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Broken Gnome?
      Broken Gnome is a very popular trail. There have been 1,679 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,611 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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