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3,829 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-441 ft
Descent
00:06:56
Avg time
-437 ft
Altitude change
523 ft
Altitude min
960 ft
Altitude max
960 ft
Altitude start
525 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-44.3%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
3,632 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:06:56
Avg time

IV Line Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers)
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #92880 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33589 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,087 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #796 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

An alternative trail down from the Turners skid site with a few rocky corners and berms. Dries out quickly after rain.
New trail grade in 2021

Access Info

Accessed from the Turners skid site on the right side of the forestry road.

Tags
Berms
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 280 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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IV Line Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2026 @ 10:17am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 1, 2026
 2 x blocked culverts. Shovel jobs
Jun 8, 2026 @ 6:19pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 7, 2026
tree cleared
Jun 7, 2026 @ 12:44pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 6, 2026
Tree down about half way down trail. About half meter diam. Can walk around but blocking trail
Jun 6, 2026 @ 3:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 5, 2026
 Tree down over trail about 2/3 down. Walk around possible
Apr 11, 2026 @ 3:27pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 10, 2026
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on Sep 2, 2026
Avg: 3.33 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to iv-line trailhead (-41.285470, 173.311520)
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      3.2 ★★★★★
      21 Ratings
      5 ★ 10%
      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★ 38%
      2 ★ 14%
      1 ★ 10%

      5 Reviews & Comments

      inge3081
      Love this track, one of my favourite downhills. Nothing tech, fast in places.. Awesome.
      Don't like the fact that people have made shortcuts on the track (to get a better time on Strava?! ????)..

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is IV Line located?
      IV Line is located in Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers), Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28547, 173.31152.
      ▼ How hard is IV Line?
      IV Line is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 11.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for IV Line?
      IV Line has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 441 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 523 ft to 960 ft.
      ▼ How long is IV Line?
      IV Line is 3,829 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on IV Line?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on IV Line. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride IV Line?
      IV Line is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access IV Line? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to IV Line are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride IV Line?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride IV Line. The trail is 3,829 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is IV Line?
      IV Line is a very popular trail. There have been 3,144 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,925 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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