more stats
679 ft
Distance
-171 ft
Descent
00:03:30
Avg time
-171 ft
Altitude change
545 ft
Altitude min
715 ft
Altitude max
715 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-25.1%
Grade
-58.3%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
604 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:03:30
Avg time

T.E.D. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Technical
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #367173 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178716 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,067 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #3,016 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Silvan Forest

Short, technical link down a native gully between the bottom of the major CrankYanker spur and The Planets

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Drops

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is T.E.D. located?
      T.E.D. is located in Silvan Forest, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Silvan Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.35841, 173.21021.
      ▼ How hard is T.E.D.?
      T.E.D. is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 25.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for T.E.D.?
      The trail has 171 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 545 ft to 715 ft.
      ▼ Is T.E.D. a point to point trail?
      Yes, T.E.D. is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is T.E.D.?
      T.E.D. is 679 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on T.E.D.?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on T.E.D.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride T.E.D.?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride T.E.D. are:
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access T.E.D.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to T.E.D. are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride T.E.D.?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride T.E.D.. The trail is 679 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is T.E.D.?
      T.E.D. is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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