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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
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Gamble Details
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Riding AreaCable Bay Adventure Park
Nelson -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Garden
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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.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 15 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- Last: Apr 27, 2026
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Directions to gamble trailhead
(-41.203040, 173.446760)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gamble
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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.
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How hard is Gamble?
Gamble is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Gamble?
Gamble has 5 m of elevation gain. The trail has 292 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 327 m to 616 m.
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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.
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