Dun Mountain Trail Details
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Riding AreaDun Mountain
Nelson -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyAdvanced (1 vote)
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Trail UsageMulti-use
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Global Ranking#13686 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
This exciting one day ride from Nelson climbs onto the flanks of Dun Mountain on New Zealand’s first railway line, before descending for over 20km back to Nelson.
The Dun Mountain rises to 1129 metres and, due to its unique geology, is one of the most distinctive mountains around Nelson.
Early sections give glimpses of the Waimea Plains to the south and west. More extensive views can be enjoyed back across Nelson and beyond to Tasman Bay and Abel Tasman National Park.
Third House is a good place to pause for a break and a chance to listen to bellbirds or be entertained by ever-inquisitive wekas.
The trail’s emergence on to the mountain tops near Windy Point and Coppermine Saddle offers stunning views of Tasman Bay, followed by one of New Zealand’s longest mountain bike downhills.
Access Info
About 1km from down town Nelson you'll find the start of the Dun Mountain Walkway signposted just past 135 Brook St.
Can also be accessed up the Groom Creek Road track signposted from 6 km up the Maitai Valley Road near the Maitai Camping Ground. This means less on road cycling to complete a loop. Once at Tantragee Saddle descend about 100m on the Brook side.
Local Trail Association
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Nelson Mountain Bike Club
(nelsonmtb.club) Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.donate to earn trail karma!
More Stats for Dun Mountain Trail bike trail
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Altitude change158 ft
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Altitude min155 ft
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Altitude max2,882 ft
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Altitude start157 ft
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Altitude end316 ft
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Grade0.162%
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Grade max-68.142%
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Grade min106.043%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat3,711 ft
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Avg time02:59:38
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- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
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Dun Mountain Trail Trail Reports
Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 28 miles avg distance
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- 256 rides
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