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3,038 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-456 ft
Descent
00:05:10
Avg time
-448 ft
Altitude change
185 ft
Altitude min
633 ft
Altitude max
633 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
-14.7%
Grade
-41.7%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
174 ft
Distance climb
2,684 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:05:10
Avg time

Mr Chomper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43168 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39904 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #974 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #975 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    dry days best
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Tasman Pine

An off-camber, barely benched swooping fun trail. Naturaly extends either the top of Matai Face or Keyboard Warrior. Finishes on the Matai Valley road at the same spot as Loam Ranger and Maitai Face. Lead builders were Kurt, Liv, Hamish and Easy. New trail grade in 2021

Access Info

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

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BermsLoamy

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 14.6 km average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 20.0 km avg distance
All
  • 163 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Mr Chomper Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2026 @ 9:24am (Pacific/Auckland)
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Jan 2, 2026 @ 6:05pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 1, 2026
All clear
Dec 30, 2025 @ 8:27pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 29, 2025
~5 trees down on the fire road on the way up. Cleared anything making it unrideable. Still lots of debris
Oct 10, 2025 @ 6:47pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 9, 2025
reporter Open for recreational access
Jul 31, 2025 @ 11:17pm
Jul 31, 2025
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on Jul 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.4 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mr-chomper trailhead (-41.282490, 173.334920)

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      1 Review & Comments

      donalduck donalduck
      Great track! Barely benched is an understatement - Line choice is crucial or you’ll be off the side!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mr Chomper located?
      Mr Chomper is located in Waitarake/Sharlands, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitarake/Sharlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28249, 173.33492.
      ▼ How hard is Mr Chomper?
      Mr Chomper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mr Chomper?
      Mr Chomper has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 456 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 185 ft to 633 ft.
      ▼ How long is Mr Chomper?
      Mr Chomper is 3,038 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mr Chomper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mr Chomper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mr Chomper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mr Chomper are:
      • March (22 activities)
      • November (14 activities)
      • June (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mr Chomper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mr Chomper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mr Chomper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Mr Chomper. The trail is 3,038 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mr Chomper?
      Mr Chomper is a very popular trail. There have been 2,369 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,419 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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