2.3 miles
Distance
1,588 ft
Climb
-756 ft
Descent
01:55:30
Avg time

Goat Hill Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sharlands
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular in reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Manager
    Department of Conservation

Goat Hill Track can be ridden both ways. Uphill is very steep and technical.
100% native bush with incredible views out to the Tasman sea from the lookout.
The track is maintained by the Okiwi Bay Community and is open to both walkers and bikers.

Access Info

Bottom entry is at the intersection of Croisilles Road, Hope Drive & Wharf Road.
Top entry is on Croisilles Road at the top of the hill.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Goat Hill Track mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    831 ft
  • Altitude min
    124 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,219 ft
  • Altitude start
    124 ft
  • Altitude end
    955 ft
  • Grade
    6.784%
  • Grade max
    -48.611%
  • Grade min
    50.427%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    4,352 ft
  • Distance flat
    847 ft
  • Avg time
    01:55:30
  • Avg reverse time
    00:41:45
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  • Uphill Only
  • One Direction
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      Goat Hill Track Trail Reports

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      Dec 26, 2020 @ 3:45pm
      Dec 26, 2020
      		 Its getting quite overgrown in places. Needs a trim!
      May 13, 2020 @ 12:02am
      May 13, 2020
      		 reporter
      Mar 23, 2020 @ 8:06pm
      Mar 23, 2020
      		 reporter
      Feb 23, 2020 @ 10:53pm
      Feb 23, 2020
      		 reporter
      Jan 29, 2020 @ 7:13pm
      Jan 29, 2020
      		 reporter All of Hira Forest is closed due to Fire Risk
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