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3.2 miles
Distance
494 ft
Climb
-568 ft
Descent
00:28:52
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
1,768 ft
Altitude min
2,218 ft
Altitude max
1,860 ft
Altitude start
1,786 ft
Altitude end
-0.439%
Grade
-29.264%
Grade max
25.672%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,829 ft
Distance flat
00:28:52
Avg time

Nelson Forests Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    St Arnaud
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 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
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Nelson Forests Loop is a 5 km less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near St Arnaud. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 151 m blue climb. On average it takes 28 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 4, 2018 @ 12:07am
Dec 4, 2018
Gate at eastern end says the forest road is closed. Trees have been felled directly above road just above gate. This will also affect access...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nelson Forests Loop located?
      Nelson Forests Loop is located in St Arnaud, New Zealand. It is part of the St Arnaud trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.7701, 172.79552.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nelson Forests Loop?
      Nelson Forests Loop has 494 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 568 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,768 ft to 2,218 ft.
      ▼ Is Nelson Forests Loop a point to point trail?
      Nelson Forests Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Nelson Forests Loop?
      Nelson Forests Loop is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nelson Forests Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nelson Forests Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nelson Forests Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nelson Forests Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nelson Forests Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Nelson Forests Loop. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nelson Forests Loop?
      Nelson Forests Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 7 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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