more stats
3,468 ft
Distance
-673 ft
Descent
00:07:31
Avg time
-673 ft
Altitude change
709 ft
Altitude min
1,381 ft
Altitude max
1,381 ft
Altitude start
709 ft
Altitude end
-19.4%
Grade
-86.3%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
3,468 ft
Distance down
00:07:31
Avg time

Keyboard Warrior Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Waitarake/Sharlands
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47090 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Dry weather recommended
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Tasman Pine

A sweet narrow off camber dream, dropping corners, some berms, in forest. Built by Hamish, Kurt, Liv, Easy, Loui and a heap of others

Access Info

This trail is maintained by the Nelson Mountain Bike Club. Please consider supporting the club.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 133 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Keyboard Warrior Trail Reports

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Jul 3, 2026 @ 9:47am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 2, 2026
Apr 13, 2026 @ 7:52am (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 12, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026 @ 5:46pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 22, 2026
 Large trees over road approach
Jan 2, 2026 @ 5:32pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 1, 2026
Trees down goat road start and middle, bypass put in. Trail heavily littered but super fun, dark rooms now the green room!
Dec 30, 2025 @ 8:25pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 29, 2025
Cleared everything making it unrideable. lots of debris remaining. super slick. 10 downed trees to climb through on the way up
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on Jul 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.43 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to keyboard-warrior trailhead (-41.288460, 173.338410)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Leo-NZ Leo-NZ
      The forest this track is in is very thick stopping light from getting in so can get pretty dark on a cloudy day. Great fun though

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Keyboard Warrior located?
      Keyboard Warrior is located in Waitarake/Sharlands, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitarake/Sharlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28846, 173.33841.
      ▼ How hard is Keyboard Warrior?
      Keyboard Warrior is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Keyboard Warrior?
      The trail has 673 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 709 ft to 1,381 ft.
      ▼ How long is Keyboard Warrior?
      Keyboard Warrior is 3,468 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Keyboard Warrior?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Keyboard Warrior. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Keyboard Warrior?
      Keyboard Warrior is best visited during: Dry weather recommended.
      ▼ How do I access Keyboard Warrior? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Keyboard Warrior are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Keyboard Warrior?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Keyboard Warrior. The trail is 3,468 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Keyboard Warrior?
      Keyboard Warrior is a very popular trail. There have been 1,747 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,697 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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