3,530 ft
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-952 ft
Descent
00:08:38
Avg time
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Devolution Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #38723 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Land Owner
    GregNelson

1.2km long, descending 264m

Bike Park

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Devolution mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -869 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,148 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,018 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,018 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,148 ft
  • Grade
    -24.6%
  • Grade max
    -111.2%
  • Grade min
    70.2%
  • Distance climb
    305 ft
  • Distance down
    2,838 ft
  • Distance flat
    387 ft
  • Avg time
    00:08:38
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on Feb 3, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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      Devolution Trail Reports

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      Feb 3, 2025 @ 9:31pm
      Feb 3, 2025
      		 reporter
      Dec 13, 2024 @ 3:12pm
      Dec 13, 2024
      Sep 7, 2024 @ 9:22pm
      Sep 7, 2024
      		 Single x line detour needs some retaining g+ fill near where it links back onto the main line
      Dec 27, 2023 @ 12:49am
      Dec 27, 2023
      Rejected
      Nov 19, 2023 @ 1:23am
      Nov 19, 2023
      		 Retaining stakes and board in one section are failing and pushing into trail
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 5 rides
      • 14 miles avg distance
      All
      • 44 rides
      • Last: Apr 15, 2025

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      Jul 18, 2023

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      Wairoa Gorge: Devolution | MTB Trail Magic
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