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1.4 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-1,663 ft
Descent
00:14:43
Avg time
-1,659 ft
Altitude change
556 ft
Altitude min
2,216 ft
Altitude max
2,216 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-23.2%
Grade
-85.2%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:14:43
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Butters Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaFringed Hill Nelson
Nelson -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#3769 in Mountain Biking
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National Ranking#73 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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eBike Allowed
Rooty, rocky, off-camber, all of the very best of Nelson. Start at Te Ara Koa, Fringed Hill and follow the 'Butters' signs. New trail grade in 2021.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 26 miles average
6 Months
- 16 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 89 rides
- Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Directions to butters trailhead
(-41.312810, 173.309530)
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5 Reviews & Comments
newbermuda
Solid grade 5 if youre comfy with the exposure, will feel more like a grade 6 if not.
ImaxandNoah
Amazing trail, view from the top is great but the trail is even better. Nice and steep but I wouldn’t say it’s quite a G6 hard G5 but don’t ride unless confident in riding abilities.
MichelleJLEKCg
An extremely fun trail. Lots of variety.
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