more stats
2,792 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-360 ft
Descent
00:03:04
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
00:03:04
Avg time

Omega Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #49184 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19448 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,088 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #399 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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Trail Supporters
  • Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 540 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Omega Trail Reports

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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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Status:
on Feb 10, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.17 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to omega trailhead (-41.353810, 173.215690)
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      Nov 3, 2023 @ 12:19pm
      Nov 3, 2023
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      Jan 5, 2020 @ 12:51am
      Jan 5, 2020

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      Riding Omega - Silvan Forest MTB Park Nelson
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      2:29 | 246 | Jan 26, 2024 , Nelson
      Flowy way out on Omega - Silvan Forest MTB...
      mtb
      2:01 | 399 | Dec 18, 2022 , Nelson
      Omega - Silvan Forest MTB Park Nelson
      ebike
      0:56 | 430 | Mar 9, 2022 , Nelson

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      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 55%
      4 ★ 27%
      3 ★ 9%
      2 ★ 9%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Supernova777
      Fast, fun way to end your ride at Sylvan. Really love this trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 360 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 240 ft to 555 ft.
      ▼ 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 2,792 ft 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.
      ▼ 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 2,792 ft 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 6,352 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,821 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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