This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
3,071 ft
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:10:12
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  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers)
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #10068 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Hancock Forest Management

Take Me To Your Leader (TM2YL) is a hand build single tack climb that links the bottom of the Turners and Lollipop trails with the start of Top Dog, Smasher and HotBox. It also creates a loop that leads back to the top of Turners, IV Line and Firball. It is one of the key climbing link trails in Codgers. It is well built and suitable for a wide range of skill and fitness levels. New trail grade in 2021.

Access Info

You need a Hancock Forest Access Permit to ride this trail. They cost $10 for a 2 week pass (purchased from bike shops in Nelson) or you get a year permit with Nelson Mountain Bike Club membership (ww.nelsonmtb.club)

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Take Me To Your Leader multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    224 ft
  • Altitude min
    571 ft
  • Altitude max
    817 ft
  • Altitude start
    593 ft
  • Altitude end
    817 ft
  • Grade
    7.3%
  • Grade max
    -12.6%
  • Grade min
    48.5%
  • Distance climb
    2,257 ft
  • Distance down
    528 ft
  • Distance flat
    203 ft
  • Avg time
    00:10:12
  • Avg reverse time
    00:04:51
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      Take Me To Your... Trail Reports

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      Jul 6, 2025 @ 6:45pm
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      May 22, 2025 @ 8:49pm
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      May 11, 2025 @ 1:41pm
      May 11, 2025
      		 reporter Closed for annual cull. Open weekends (17/18 May)
      Apr 6, 2025 @ 5:23pm
      Apr 6, 2025
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      Apr 2, 2025 @ 1:08pm
      Apr 2, 2025
      		 reporter Closed while heavy rain warning in place.
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