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3,045 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-300 ft
Descent
00:05:01
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
00:05:01
Avg time

Stephen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #117162 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82830 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,678 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,814 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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AI Generated Description

Stephen is a 928 m moderately popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Nelson. It has berms. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

From Bermed As or Huhu

Tags
Berms

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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on Sep 28, 2026
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Directions to stephen trailhead (-41.525678, 173.116686)

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      Routes with this trail

      3 • Shuttled •
      One of the best advanced routes ever. A few( many) roots - a fantastic dry day route and an entertaining...
      2 miles • 79 ft • 2 •
      Stage Four: Bermed As, Stephen into Redline
      22 miles • 7,922 ft • 15 •
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      2 Ratings
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      4 ★ 50%
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      1 Review & Comments

      downsouthride downsouthride
      Could use a walk through with a rock rake. Some foliage to trim.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 5 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 139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 147 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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