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1.5 miles
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-1,385 ft
Descent
00:09:33
Avg time
-1,376 ft
Altitude change
337 ft
Altitude min
1,714 ft
Altitude max
1,714 ft
Altitude start
338 ft
Altitude end
-17.3%
Grade
-50.3%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
276 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:09:33
Avg time

Jericho Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99914 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58996 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,292 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,469 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Silvan Forest

Purpose built downhill trail with a range of features and optional lines. Jericho covers the full range of strata in Silvan, from rock based, steep and often loose at the top, through loamy and flowy through the lower sections. Trail is constructed to control speed through the steepest of the terrain it runs through, and rewards riders who can let things roll a bit quicker

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  • 29.0 km avg distance
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  • 83 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Jericho Trail Reports

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Mar 17, 2026 @ 8:00am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 16, 2026
reporter Full trail scrub cut and cleared Mar 12-16. Running clean and sweet
Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:49pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 11, 2026
Apr 27, 2025 @ 9:55pm
Apr 27, 2025
reporter Lower section cleared out and open again
Apr 8, 2025 @ 2:30am
Apr 8, 2025
reporter Rootballed old man pine in the very bottom section has blocked the trail. A diversion has been setup to take you onto Alpha until we can sort the...
Mar 6, 2025 @ 9:59am
Mar 6, 2025
reporter scrub cut and cleared through the middle section Mar 6th, full trail all clear now.
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on Mar 17, 2026
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Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to jericho-336906 trailhead (-41.362690, 173.217290)

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      4:38 | 1718 | Jan 11, 2021 , Nelson
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      pedaladventures pedaladventures
      Don’t recommend this trail in its current state. Overgrown, major ruts. Also, there’s a left turn into a rutted steep chute that rides like a bad Grade 5.
      almax2575 almax2575
      Hasn't seen any love in a little while. Was a bit overgrown and rutted out today

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jericho located?
      Jericho is located in Silvan Forest, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Silvan Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.36269, 173.21729.
      ▼ How hard is Jericho?
      Jericho is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jericho?
      Jericho has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,385 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 337 ft to 1,714 ft.
      ▼ How long is Jericho?
      Jericho is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jericho?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Jericho. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Jericho? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jericho are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jericho?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Jericho. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jericho?
      Jericho is a moderately popular trail. There have been 790 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 800 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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