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3,123 ft
Distance
-764 ft
Descent
00:07:50
Avg time
-764 ft
Altitude change
1,352 ft
Altitude min
2,116 ft
Altitude max
2,116 ft
Altitude start
1,352 ft
Altitude end
-24.5%
Grade
-69.1%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
3,035 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:07:50
Avg time

Cranknstein Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #79758 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,778 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

Raw native trail, lots of rocks and off camber roots with a couple of chutes and jumps to keep things interesting. New trail grade in 2021.

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JumpsRooty

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Cranknstein Trail Reports

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Jul 17, 2025 @ 4:19pm
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Jul 6, 2025 @ 6:54pm
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May 26, 2025 @ 2:35pm
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May 11, 2025 @ 1:42pm
May 11, 2025
reporter Closed for annual cull. Open weekend 17/18 May
Mar 31, 2025 @ 2:58pm
Mar 31, 2025
Trail needs a groom and weed wack. Not very defined.
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on Jul 17, 2025
Avg: 4.55 (13 votes)
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      Directions to cranknstein trailhead (-41.308380, 173.352020)

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      Aug 3, 2021 @ 8:12pm
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      Videos

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      6:25 | 444 | Jul 7, 2022 , Nelson
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      3:42 | 690 | Sep 23, 2018 , Nelson
      Cranknstein (and lower 629)
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      904 | Oct 12, 2016 , Nelson

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cranknstein located?
      Cranknstein is located in Fringed Hill Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Fringed Hill Nelson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.30838, 173.35202.
      ▼ How hard is Cranknstein?
      Cranknstein is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 24.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cranknstein?
      The trail has 764 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,352 ft to 2,116 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cranknstein?
      Cranknstein is 3,123 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cranknstein?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cranknstein. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Cranknstein? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cranknstein are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cranknstein?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Cranknstein. The trail is 3,123 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cranknstein?
      Cranknstein is a moderately popular trail. There have been 345 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 336 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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