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3,530 ft
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-952 ft
Descent
00:08:38
Avg time
-869 ft
Altitude change
1,148 ft
Altitude min
2,018 ft
Altitude max
2,018 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
-24.6%
Grade
-111.2%
Grade max
70.2%
Grade min
305 ft
Distance climb
2,838 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:08:38
Avg time

Devolution Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #86659 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90393 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    GregNelson

1.2km long, descending 264m

Trail Supporters

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Devolution Trail Reports

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May 19, 2026 @ 1:11pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 18, 2026
 reporter root ball hole
May 19, 2026 @ 1:11pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 18, 2026
 reporter high line to the point to have trees cut.
Mar 29, 2026 @ 12:45pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 28, 2026
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Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:43pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 28, 2026
Rejected
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Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:41pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 28, 2026
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on May 19, 2026
Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.6 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      donalduck donalduck
      Hectic from start to finish. Never seen bermed scree with retaining walls ABOVE the trail rather than below but the wizards who built this place managed it. Enter with full commitment and don’t back out until you’re at the bottom...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Devolution located?
      Devolution is located in "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.53277, 173.11185.
      ▼ How hard is Devolution?
      Devolution is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 24.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devolution?
      Devolution has 83 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 952 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,148 ft to 2,018 ft.
      ▼ Is Devolution a point to point trail?
      Yes, Devolution is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Devolution?
      Devolution is 3,530 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Devolution?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Devolution. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Devolution? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Devolution are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Devolution?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Devolution. The trail is 3,530 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Devolution?
      Devolution is a moderately popular trail. There have been 444 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 463 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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