3,491 ft
Distance
-689 ft
Descent
00:05:41
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Smasher (Lower) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaCodgers - Maitai
Nelson -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonAll year (hard in the wet)
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailJump
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Global Ranking#7117 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking
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Year Opened2015
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Land OwnerTasman Pine Forests Ltd
Smasher is a steep, hand made, challenging but fun singletrack downhill trail through pine woods. It drops approx 320m from the Codgers riding area onto the Maitai Valley Road. It features a lot of steep off-camber but is very well made, with good catches in the corners. There are two jumps (that can be avoided) and a rock roll (can also be avoided). Not recommended in the wet. Can exit after upper section. New trail grade in 2021.
Access Info
You need a Tasman Pine Forests Permit to ride in this area. Temporary (2 week) permits can be purchased from bike shops in Nelson for $10 or come as part of membership to Nelson Mountain Bike Club (www.nelsonmtb.club)
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Smasher (Lower) mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-691 ft
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Altitude min124 ft
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Altitude max815 ft
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Altitude start815 ft
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Altitude end125 ft
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Grade-19.8%
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Grade max-89.4%
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Distance down3,356 ft
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Distance flat135 ft
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Avg time00:05:41
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Avg reverse time00:31:28
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 11 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 240 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 1,871 rides
- Last: Mar 22, 2023
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Routes with this trail
(Oct 14, 2022 at 23:16)
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