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3.7 miles
Distance
1,254 ft
Climb
-239 ft
Descent
00:36:10
Avg time
1,015 ft
Altitude change
426 ft
Altitude min
1,453 ft
Altitude max
426 ft
Altitude start
1,440 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
-44.9%
Grade max
92.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3,514 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:36:10
Avg time

Mortons Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Aniseed Valley
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Mortons Road is a 6 km moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Nelson. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 382 m blue climb. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail.

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Tasman Pine Forest Permit Required

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 41 miles avg distance
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  • 9 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Mortons Road

      ▼ Where is Mortons Road located?
      Mortons Road is located in Aniseed Valley, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Aniseed Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.38537, 173.21047.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mortons Road?
      Mortons Road has 1,254 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 239 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 426 ft to 1,453 ft.
      ▼ Is Mortons Road a point to point trail?
      Mortons Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Mortons Road?
      Mortons Road is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mortons Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mortons Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mortons Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mortons Road are:
      • August (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mortons Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mortons Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mortons Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride Mortons Road. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mortons Road?
      Mortons Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 126 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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