more stats
1,713 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-308 ft
Descent
00:05:01
Avg time
-284 ft
Altitude change
2,881 ft
Altitude min
3,177 ft
Altitude max
3,177 ft
Altitude start
2,894 ft
Altitude end
-16.6%
Grade
-72.4%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
302 ft
Distance climb
1,398 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:05:01
Avg time

DMT (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69904 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74425 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,556 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,718 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Greg

636m long, descending 67m. This is quintessential Gorge riding - rooty, slabby, chunky, but extremely well built. Stay loose, trust the trail build, and go with the flow. All indimidating features have a good catch or reverse gradient afterwards so you are never fighting to manage speed. However, the short section of Dirty Deeds joining DMT upper and lower is a step up in technicality so be prepared for that. Caution black moss on rocks and slabs is rather slippery after rain.

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Rock slabsRockyRooty

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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DMT (upper) Trail Reports

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Oct 2, 2025 @ 8:53pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 2, 2025
 reporter re build and pack corner
Sep 6, 2025 @ 5:14pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 5, 2025
Small tree ā cross the track, we pushed it clear for now, but it will probably drop down again
Sep 1, 2025 @ 2:22pm
Sep 1, 2025
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Jul 2, 2025 @ 2:36pm
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Feb 3, 2025 @ 9:31pm
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on Oct 2, 2025
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is DMT (upper) located?
      DMT (upper) 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 -41.53325, 173.11935.
      ▼ How hard is DMT (upper)?
      DMT (upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for DMT (upper)?
      DMT (upper) has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 308 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,881 ft to 3,177 ft.
      ▼ How long is DMT (upper)?
      DMT (upper) is 1,713 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DMT (upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on DMT (upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride DMT (upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride DMT (upper) are:
      • April (11 activities)
      • January (5 activities)
      • February (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access DMT (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DMT (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DMT (upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride DMT (upper). The trail is 1,713 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is DMT (upper)?
      DMT (upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 486 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 503 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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