more stats
3,386 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-395 ft
Descent
00:09:04
Avg time
-299 ft
Altitude change
2,044 ft
Altitude min
2,397 ft
Altitude max
2,395 ft
Altitude start
2,096 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-37.9%
Grade max
27.8%
Grade min
840 ft
Distance climb
2,113 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:09:04
Avg time

MPD Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32298 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21556 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #727 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #450 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Greg

1.21km long, descending 105m

Tags

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 27.7 km average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 37.4 km avg distance
All
  • 124 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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MPD Trail Reports

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Sep 1, 2025 @ 2:22pm
Sep 1, 2025
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Jul 2, 2025 @ 2:36pm
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Jun 26, 2025 @ 12:33am
Jun 26, 2025
Large tree down, also slip
Jun 16, 2025 @ 7:45pm
Jun 16, 2025
reporter tree and root ball. cut and re build below. the root ball looks stable ans held by a small pine.
Feb 3, 2025 @ 9:31pm
Feb 3, 2025
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on Sep 1, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.56 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Another gem at the Gorge - MPD
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      1 hour 1 person raking of loose stones , pine cones and needles

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MPD located?
      MPD 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 -41.52808, 173.12696.
      ▼ How hard is MPD?
      MPD is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MPD?
      MPD has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 395 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,044 ft to 2,397 ft.
      ▼ Is MPD a point to point trail?
      MPD is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MPD?
      MPD is 3,386 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MPD?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MPD. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access MPD? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MPD are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MPD?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride MPD. The trail is 3,386 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MPD?
      MPD is a very popular trail. There have been 1,078 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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