more stats
466 ft
Distance
-18 ft
Descent
00:01:47
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
575 ft
Altitude min
593 ft
Altitude max
593 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
246 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:01:47
Avg time

Skills Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127105 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66530 in E-Biking
    • #349096 in Trail Running
    • #422148 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,890 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,598 in E-Biking
    • #4,142 in Trail Running
    • #4,257 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Silvan Forest

New skills trail with roll over rocks and wooden features.

Tags
Wooden features
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Skills Section Trail Reports

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Aug 30, 2022 @ 2:28am
Aug 30, 2022
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Aug 17, 2022 @ 2:26pm
Aug 17, 2022
 reporter Temporarily closed until trails assessed for safety
Dec 11, 2021 @ 10:14pm
Dec 11, 2021
 reporter radiata harvesting finished, back open 24/7
Oct 14, 2021 @ 9:25pm
Oct 14, 2021
 reporter Open Saturdays and Sundays only, until further notice due to harvesting ops
Jul 20, 2021 @ 12:30pm
Jul 20, 2021
 reporter Temporarily closed for pine harvesting beneath skid three
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on Aug 30, 2022
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skills Section located?
      Skills Section is located in Silvan Forest, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Silvan Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.35003, 173.21868.
      ▼ How hard is Skills Section?
      Skills Section is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skills Section?
      The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 575 ft to 593 ft.
      ▼ Is Skills Section a point to point trail?
      Yes, Skills Section is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skills Section?
      Skills Section is 466 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skills Section?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Skills Section. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Skills Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skills Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skills Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Skills Section. The trail is 466 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skills Section?
      Skills Section is a moderately popular trail. There have been 633 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,294 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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