more stats
2,448 ft
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-231 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-155 ft
Altitude change
347 ft
Altitude min
503 ft
Altitude max
503 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-44%
Grade max
33.2%
Grade min
515 ft
Distance climb
1,276 ft
Distance down
594 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time

Green Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90578 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142516 in Trail Running
    • #148510 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,018 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,324 in Trail Running
    • #2,083 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Silvan Forest

A fun, flowing forest exit trail from the Arena area.

Tags
Berms

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 159 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Green Dog Trail Reports

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Oct 28, 2026 @ 4:51pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 27, 2026
Sep 5, 2022 @ 11:36pm
Sep 5, 2022
 reporter All cleared top to bottom - enhanced features and flow
Aug 17, 2022 @ 2:26pm
Aug 17, 2022
 reporter Temporarily closed until trails assessed for safety
Dec 11, 2021 @ 10:14pm
Dec 11, 2021
 reporter radiata harvesting finished, back open 24/7
Oct 14, 2021 @ 9:25pm
Oct 14, 2021
 reporter Open Saturdays and Sundays only, until further notice due to harvesting ops
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Status:
on Oct 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Green Dog located?
      Green Dog is located in Silvan Forest, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Silvan Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.35278, 173.21651.
      ▼ How hard is Green Dog?
      Green Dog is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Green Dog?
      Green Dog has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 231 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 347 ft to 503 ft.
      ▼ Is Green Dog a point to point trail?
      Yes, Green Dog is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Green Dog?
      Green Dog is 2,448 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Green Dog?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Green Dog. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Green Dog?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Green Dog are:
      • August (12 activities)
      • May (11 activities)
      • March (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Green Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Green Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Green Dog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Green Dog. The trail is 2,448 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Green Dog?
      Green Dog is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,858 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,806 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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