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5,010 ft
Distance
120 ft
Climb
-692 ft
Descent
00:06:59
Avg time
-569 ft
Altitude change
758 ft
Altitude min
1,340 ft
Altitude max
1,340 ft
Altitude start
771 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-87.2%
Grade max
33.8%
Grade min
1,211 ft
Distance climb
2,900 ft
Distance down
899 ft
Distance flat
00:06:59
Avg time

Kidnapper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #75023 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74022 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,658 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,703 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Greg

1.45km long, descending 180m

Tags

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 34 miles avg distance
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  • 61 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Kidnapper Trail Reports

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Jan 26, 2026 @ 4:27pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 25, 2026
 reporter old man's beard
Oct 30, 2025 @ 1:02pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 29, 2025
 reporter kidnapper rainbow intersection. fill centre of berm.
Oct 10, 2025 @ 10:01am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 9, 2025
 reporter Pig dammage - rider reports say large hole
Sep 1, 2025 @ 2:22pm
Sep 1, 2025
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Jul 2, 2025 @ 2:36pm
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Status:
on Jan 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Dodzy23 - Stage5
      2 miles • 15 ft • 1 • Shuttled • Race •
      "B - line into Kurtology into Quattro then a classivc DME finish down Kidnapper face.
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      Something is very wrong with the elevation for this trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kidnapper located?
      Kidnapper is located in "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.52312, 173.10931.
      ▼ How hard is Kidnapper?
      Kidnapper is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 11.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kidnapper?
      Kidnapper has 120 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 692 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 758 ft to 1,340 ft.
      ▼ How long is Kidnapper?
      Kidnapper is 5,010 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kidnapper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kidnapper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Kidnapper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kidnapper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kidnapper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Kidnapper. The trail is 5,010 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kidnapper?
      Kidnapper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 545 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 592 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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