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10.9 miles
Distance
1,858 ft
Climb
-972 ft
Descent
00:55:39
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
00:55:39
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 Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • 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

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 9, 2026 @ 2:00pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 8, 2026
 reporter Central Road access is closed from Sharlands Road but open from locked gate at about 2.5km mark. Access possible via the Te Piki Climbing Trail...
May 10, 2026 @ 1:04pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 9, 2026
probably alright in weekends, came in from whangamoa saddle today, no closed signs, no trucks on road
May 10, 2026 @ 1:02pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 9, 2026
May 4, 2026 @ 10:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 4, 2026
Rode in today. No signage at teal saddle to indicate closed, but ran into logging trucks at...
May 1, 2026 @ 6:07pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 30, 2026
public access only open from teal saddle to whangamoa saddle
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        Directions to central-rd trailhead (-41.275960, 173.328710)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Central Rd

        ▼ 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.

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