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2,792 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-360 ft
Descent
00:02:10
Avg time
-316 ft
Altitude change
240 ft
Altitude min
555 ft
Altitude max
555 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-42.5%
Grade max
20.8%
Grade min
381 ft
Distance climb
1,824 ft
Distance down
591 ft
Distance flat
00:02:10
Avg time

Omega Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29244 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17469 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Silvan Forest

Quick flowing single track trail used to exit the park or return to the bottom for another climb.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 528 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026 @ 2:01pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 9, 2026
Dec 20, 2024 @ 2:20pm
Dec 20, 2024
 reporter scrub cut Dec 17/18, all clear
Dec 9, 2024 @ 11:41pm
Dec 9, 2024
 Needs a mow, sight lines are poor
Oct 30, 2024 @ 2:40pm
Oct 30, 2024
Aug 8, 2024 @ 5:23am
Aug 8, 2024
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Avg: 4.17 (11 votes)
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        Directions to omega trailhead (-41.353810, 173.215690)
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        Nov 3, 2023 @ 12:19pm
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        Jan 5, 2020 @ 12:51am
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        Riding Omega - Silvan Forest MTB Park Nelson
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        2:29 | 229 | Jan 26, 2024 , Nelson
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        2:01 | 310 | Dec 18, 2022 , Nelson
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        0:56 | 424 | Mar 9, 2022 , Nelson

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Omega

        ▼ Where is Omega located?
        Omega is located in Silvan Forest, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Silvan Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.35381, 173.21569.
        ▼ How hard is Omega?
        Omega is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Omega?
        Omega has 13 m of elevation gain. The trail has 110 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 73 m to 169 m.
        ▼ Is Omega a point to point trail?
        Omega is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Omega?
        Omega is 851.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Omega?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Omega. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Omega?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Omega are:
        • July (71 activities)
        • February (44 activities)
        • September (36 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Omega? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Omega are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Omega?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Omega. The trail is 851.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Omega?
        Omega is a very popular trail. There have been 6,253 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,715 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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