more stats
1,814 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-331 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
-270 ft
Altitude change
581 ft
Altitude min
851 ft
Altitude max
851 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-14.9%
Grade
-82.5%
Grade max
32.3%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance climb
1,086 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:02:26
Avg time

Spittrock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53094 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Silvan Forest

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AI Generated Description

Spittrock is a 553 m moderately popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Nelson. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 272 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Spittrock Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2023 @ 11:38am
Jun 11, 2023
 reporter Open again - take care and give way to any vehicles at the road crossing
Mar 10, 2023 @ 7:37pm
Mar 10, 2023
 reporter Closed from March 10th until further notice due to harvesting haul-out from Kingsland Forest next door.
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
May 16, 2022 @ 9:58pm
May 16, 2022
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on Jun 11, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Oct 15, 2019 @ 2:57pm
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      687 | Apr 16, 2018 , Nelson
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      9 Ratings
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      4 ★ 44%
      3 ★ 22%
      2 ★ 11%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spittrock located?
      Spittrock is located in Silvan Forest, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Silvan Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.35567, 173.2151.
      ▼ How hard is Spittrock?
      Spittrock is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spittrock?
      Spittrock has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 331 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 581 ft to 851 ft.
      ▼ Is Spittrock a point to point trail?
      Yes, Spittrock is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spittrock?
      Spittrock is 1,814 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spittrock?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Spittrock. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spittrock?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spittrock are:
      • August (13 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      • March (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Spittrock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spittrock are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spittrock?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Spittrock. The trail is 1,814 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spittrock?
      Spittrock is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,496 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,373 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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