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3,045 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-300 ft
Descent
00:06:44
Avg time
-291 ft
Altitude change
2,047 ft
Altitude min
2,344 ft
Altitude max
2,338 ft
Altitude start
2,047 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-26.4%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
2,841 ft
Distance down
00:06:44
Avg time

Stephen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115603 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106899 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Greg

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Stephen is a 928 m moderately popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Nelson. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

From Bermed As or Huhu

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Aug 25, 2026 @ 4:26pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 24, 2026
Not approved
Aug 25, 2026 @ 1:08pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 24, 2026
 Tree down across trail.
Feb 1, 2026 @ 6:29pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 31, 2026
Feb 1, 2026 @ 6:29pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 31, 2026
Rejected
Pig rooting in sections from start of Stephen to Redline start, lots of rocks have fallen onto trail and occasional pig rooting in places. Needs a...
Jan 12, 2026 @ 8:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 11, 2026
 reporter repairs completed and access to Red line open.
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on Aug 25, 2026
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Directions to stephen trailhead (-41.525678, 173.116686)
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        Nov 16, 2025 @ 3:11pm
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        Routes with this trail

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        The Gorge Route 6 Featured
        3 • Shuttled •
        One of the best advanced routes ever. A few( many) roots - a fantastic dry day route and an entertaining...
        92
        Stage Four: Bermed As, Stephen into Redline
        2 miles • 79 ft • 2 •
        Stage Four: , into Redline
        388
        Gorge Enduro Map 2026
        22 miles • 7,922 ft • 15 •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stephen

        ▼ Where is Stephen located?
        Stephen is located in "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.52568, 173.11669.
        ▼ How hard is Stephen?
        Stephen is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 9.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stephen?
        Stephen has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 300 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,047 ft to 2,344 ft.
        ▼ Is Stephen a point to point trail?
        Yes, Stephen is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Stephen?
        Stephen is 3,045 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stephen?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Stephen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Stephen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stephen are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Stephen?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Stephen. The trail is 3,045 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Stephen?
        Stephen is a moderately popular trail. There have been 138 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 145 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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