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1,791 ft
Distance
162 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:06:50
Avg time
132 ft
Altitude change
465 ft
Altitude min
597 ft
Altitude max
465 ft
Altitude start
597 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
-26.5%
Grade max
33.8%
Grade min
909 ft
Distance climb
266 ft
Distance down
594 ft
Distance flat
00:06:50
Avg time

Sling Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117627 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123410 in Trail Running
    • #134392 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Silvan Forest

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Sling is a 546 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nelson. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 50 m blue climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Jul 18, 2025 @ 7:59pm
Jul 18, 2025
 Has a small branch across it, can easily get over it but needs some sort of saw to clear.
Aug 31, 2022 @ 11:03pm
Aug 31, 2022
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Aug 30, 2022 @ 2:30am
Aug 30, 2022
 reporter Windthrow blocking trail - to be cleared 31st Aug
Aug 30, 2022 @ 2:29am
Aug 30, 2022
 reporter Windthrow blocking trail - to be cleared 31st Aug
Aug 17, 2022 @ 2:26pm
Aug 17, 2022
 reporter Temporarily closed until trails assessed for safety
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sling

        ▼ Where is Sling located?
        Sling is located in Silvan Forest, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Silvan Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.34991, 173.2169.
        ▼ How hard is Sling?
        Sling is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sling?
        Sling has 162 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 465 ft to 597 ft.
        ▼ Is Sling a point to point trail?
        Sling is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sling?
        Sling is 1,791 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sling?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sling. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sling?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sling are:
        • June (8 activities)
        • February (7 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Sling? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sling?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Sling. The trail is 1,791 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sling?
        Sling is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 933 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,055 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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