more stats
10.9 miles
Distance
1,858 ft
Climb
-972 ft
Descent
00:51:13
Avg time
886 ft
Altitude change
142 ft
Altitude min
1,513 ft
Altitude max
142 ft
Altitude start
1,027 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
37.7%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,014 ft
Distance flat
00:51:13
Avg time

Central Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Waitarake/Sharlands
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Tasman Pine Forests Ltd, Nelson, NZ

Forest road access to Loam Ranger, Mr Chomper, Maitai Face (full) and Keyboard Warrior

Access Info

Central road is a public access easement, you don't require a permit to ride it, it's public access. However occasionally forestry may close down access for forestry operations, Please pay heed to all forestry signage pertaining to this, or contact Tasman pine forests limited for information on access status

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Loamy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Central Rd Trail Reports

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Sep 11, 2026 @ 9:00pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 11, 2026
only open between Teal Saddle and Te Piki climbing trail.
Sep 4, 2026 @ 9:31pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 4, 2026
as per last report, but just to advise - access also possible via teal saddle road
Aug 21, 2026 @ 1:54pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 20, 2026
 reporter No access from Sharlands. Use Te Piki Climbing Trail
Aug 9, 2026 @ 3:14pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 8, 2026
Jul 10, 2026 @ 8:18am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 9, 2026
Check the last report for access details - this ones just advising you that you can also get to central road via Teal saddle (Matai Dam)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Central Rd located?
      Central Rd is located in Waitarake/Sharlands, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitarake/Sharlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.27596, 173.32871.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Central Rd?
      Central Rd has 1,858 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 972 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 142 ft to 1,513 ft.
      ▼ How long is Central Rd?
      Central Rd is 10.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Central Rd?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Central Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Central Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Central Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Central Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 51 minutes to ride Central Rd. The trail is 10.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Central Rd?
      Central Rd is a moderately popular trail. There have been 684 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 748 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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