more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-957 ft
Descent
00:09:53
Avg time
-942 ft
Altitude change
1,073 ft
Altitude min
2,019 ft
Altitude max
2,018 ft
Altitude start
1,076 ft
Altitude end
-17.8%
Grade
-64.8%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
4,839 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:09:53
Avg time

Gamble Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69950 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52981 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,560 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,342 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner

The all time classic of Cable Bay. Roll the dice and drop in into this beautiful rocky, rooty, technical singletrack which takes you from Blue Hill summit down to the Skywire. A long, full enduro run where it's always a bit of a gamble if you can make it all the way without putting a foot down. A pretty typical Nelson trail. Techy, narrow and heaps of spice. Absolute trailriding goodness.
There is a small, non rollable tree log drop after about 100m from the top.
Further down you will have a few different options to finish or continue your ride.

Tags
DropsRock gardensRootySummit

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 61 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Gamble Trail Reports

Status:
on Jan 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.49 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to gamble trailhead (-41.203040, 173.446760)

      Photos

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      Routes with this trail

      16 miles • 5,453 ft • 28 • Race •
      The Cable Bay Enduro 2020
      4.8 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 80%
      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      donalduck donalduck
      If you’ve ridden Red Line or Gotten Rotten at The Gorge and liked them, then this is the track for you. Trail surface can be a bit loose in places, and there are some off camber sections like OCD in Belmont (Wellington)

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      • By Cable-Bay-Adventure-ParkTF Pro CBAP & contributors
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gamble located?
      Gamble is located in Cable Bay Adventure Park, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Cable Bay Adventure Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.20304, 173.44676.
      ▼ How hard is Gamble?
      Gamble is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gamble?
      Gamble has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 957 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,073 ft to 2,019 ft.
      ▼ Is Gamble a point to point trail?
      Yes, Gamble is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gamble?
      Gamble is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gamble?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gamble. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gamble? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gamble are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gamble?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Gamble. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gamble?
      Gamble is a moderately popular trail. There have been 772 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 806 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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