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2,388 ft
Distance
307 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:07:37
Avg time
266 ft
Altitude change
472 ft
Altitude min
742 ft
Altitude max
472 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
11.1%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
42.6%
Grade min
1,896 ft
Distance climb
348 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:07:37
Avg time

Jacks Track (lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Codgers
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72730 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108734 in Trail Running
    • #141071 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,606 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,849 in Trail Running
    • #1,964 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Trail Grade updated 2021. Primarily a climbing trail that gives access to the start of the descending routes in the area. These include P51, Firball, Turners, Top Dog, Smasher, Hot Box etc. Chur Jack.

Access Info

Access from Pipeline or the new climbing trail that starts at summit road.

Tags
Summit

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 254 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,780 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.62 (10 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jacks Track (lower) located?
      Jacks Track (lower) is located in Codgers, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Codgers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.29113, 173.30246.
      ▼ How hard is Jacks Track (lower)?
      Jacks Track (lower) is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jacks Track (lower)?
      Jacks Track (lower) has 307 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 472 ft to 742 ft.
      ▼ Is Jacks Track (lower) a point to point trail?
      Jacks Track (lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jacks Track (lower)?
      Jacks Track (lower) is 2,388 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jacks Track (lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jacks Track (lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jacks Track (lower)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jacks Track (lower) are:
      • March (141 activities)
      • September (113 activities)
      • April (107 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Jacks Track (lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jacks Track (lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jacks Track (lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Jacks Track (lower). The trail is 2,388 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jacks Track (lower)?
      Jacks Track (lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 24,676 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 25,897 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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