more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-960 ft
Descent
00:12:28
Avg time
-921 ft
Altitude change
208 ft
Altitude min
1,130 ft
Altitude max
1,130 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-42.9%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
856 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:12:28
Avg time

Firball Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Codgers
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3400 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2513 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Iconic and arguably Nelsons most popular trail for good reason. New trail grade in 2021.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 124 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 636 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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on Aug 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.23 (38 votes)
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      Directions to firball trailhead (-41.286930, 173.306720)
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      Mar 7, 2023 @ 9:00pm
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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Great trail, just right,with lots of features to make it interesting. Small jumps, rock gardens, berms and wall rides.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Firball located?
      Firball is located in Codgers, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Codgers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28693, 173.30672.
      ▼ How hard is Firball?
      Firball is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firball?
      Firball has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 960 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 208 ft to 1,130 ft.
      ▼ Is Firball a point to point trail?
      Yes, Firball is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Firball?
      Firball is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firball?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Firball. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Firball?
      Firball is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Firball? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firball are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Firball?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Firball. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Firball?
      Firball is a very popular trail. There have been 8,183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,302 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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