more stats
3,346 ft
Distance
432 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:08:13
Avg time
418 ft
Altitude change
280 ft
Altitude min
700 ft
Altitude max
282 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
12.5%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
49.6%
Grade min
2,769 ft
Distance climb
472 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:08:13
Avg time

Nuclear Blast Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pan Pac MTB Park
    Napier
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #225975 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41786 in E-Biking
    • #30904 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,079 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,019 in E-Biking
    • #639 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Pan Pac Forest Products

A steep two way skidder/4WD trail from the cannonball exit to QE2 veiw road which gives access back to cannonball and minefield.

Access Info

HBMTB Club Membership or MTB Visitor Permit required.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nuclear Blast located?
      Nuclear Blast is located in Pan Pac MTB Park, Napier, New Zealand. It is part of the Pan Pac MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.37256, 176.85921.
      ▼ How hard is Nuclear Blast?
      Nuclear Blast is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nuclear Blast?
      Nuclear Blast has 432 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 280 ft to 700 ft.
      ▼ How long is Nuclear Blast?
      Nuclear Blast is 3,346 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nuclear Blast?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Nuclear Blast. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nuclear Blast?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nuclear Blast are:
      • April (7 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      • December (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Nuclear Blast? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nuclear Blast are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nuclear Blast?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Nuclear Blast. The trail is 3,346 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nuclear Blast?
      Nuclear Blast is a moderately popular trail. There have been 294 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 420 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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