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2,582 ft
Distance
87 ft
Climb
-409 ft
Descent
00:05:35
Avg time
-331 ft
Altitude change
285 ft
Altitude min
617 ft
Altitude max
617 ft
Altitude start
285 ft
Altitude end
-12.8%
Grade
-46.7%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
367 ft
Distance climb
1,880 ft
Distance down
335 ft
Distance flat
00:05:35
Avg time

Goliath Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #107992 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,448 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Silvan Forest

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AI Generated Description

Goliath is a 787 m moderately popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Nelson. This mountain bike only trail and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 141 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Goliath Trail Reports

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Feb 1, 2026 @ 1:57pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 31, 2026
 Some slippery gum leaves
Jan 25, 2025 @ 4:21pm
Jan 25, 2025
 reporter scrub cut and cleared Jan 16
Jan 2, 2025 @ 3:14pm
Jan 2, 2025
 Grass is getting a bit crazy, needs a trim.
May 2, 2024 @ 6:43am
May 2, 2024
Aug 30, 2022 @ 2:28am
Aug 30, 2022
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Status:
on Feb 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.8 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to goliath trailhead (-41.348940, 173.218930)
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      Videos

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      youtuber TIGHT & FLOWY - Goliath Mountain Bike...
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      2:49 | 649 | Jan 11, 2021 , Nelson
      youtuber NARROW, FAST & FLOWY - Hulk'n Hogan...
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      3:55 | 478 | Jan 11, 2021 , Nelson
      Riding Goliath - Silvan Forest MTB Park Nelson
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      2:56 | 221 | Feb 10, 2024 , Nelson
      4K - Goliath, Silvan Forest MTB Park, Tasman,...
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      3:09 | 401 | Jun 13, 2022 , Nelson

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      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 11%
      4 ★ 44%
      3 ★ 44%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Mildie
      Its been weed sprayed - the pink is marker dye
      Tahoef1nut
      It’s painted pink ? Does anyone know why?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Goliath located?
      Goliath is located in Silvan Forest, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Silvan Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.34894, 173.21893.
      ▼ How hard is Goliath?
      Goliath is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goliath?
      Goliath has 87 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 409 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 285 ft to 617 ft.
      ▼ How long is Goliath?
      Goliath is 2,582 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goliath?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Goliath. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Goliath? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goliath are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Goliath?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Goliath. The trail is 2,582 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Goliath?
      Goliath is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,843 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,830 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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