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1.1 miles
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-882 ft
Descent
00:14:44
Avg time
-767 ft
Altitude change
469 ft
Altitude min
1,311 ft
Altitude max
1,302 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
-13.2%
Grade
-66.6%
Grade max
65.3%
Grade min
801 ft
Distance climb
4,557 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:14:44
Avg time

The Planets Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Silvan Forest
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Technical
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #296687 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83420 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,566 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,832 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    Silvan Forest

Native goodness, this G6 provides a wide range of riding experience under a mostly virgin native stand. From the saddle at the Top Notch exit all the way down to connect in with the bottom of CrankYanker, there's something for everyone on this trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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The Planets Trail Reports

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Jan 26, 2026 @ 5:29pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 25, 2026
 reporter Windthrow cleared Jan 26
Jan 5, 2026 @ 5:24pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 4, 2026
Oct 1, 2025 @ 9:28am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 30, 2025
 reporter
Jun 28, 2025 @ 10:31pm
Jun 28, 2025
 reporter major slips across trail towards the exit. Skinny walking line has been cut across the slips, caution required walking bikes through this zone
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on Jan 26, 2026
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      TomKuyk TomKuyk
      I rode this the other day and it is definitely NOT a grade 5, it's a really hard grade 6. Silvan needs to fix the sighn.
      Rolyinnz Rolyinnz
      Although this is a grade 6 on Trailforks the sign says it’s a grade 5 at the entrance to the trail. Definitely not a grade 5 trail.
      Rolyinnz Rolyinnz
      I’ve ridden (mostly walked) this a couple of times now and just want to warn everyone that this is a lot harder than the other grade 6 trails in the region. Be prepared for steep dropping corners, scary chutes, extreme exposure and high consequences if you teeter off the very narrow track! Enjoy!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Planets located?
      The Planets is located in Silvan Forest, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Silvan Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.36391, 173.20463.
      ▼ How hard is The Planets?
      The Planets is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Planets?
      The Planets has 115 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 882 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 469 ft to 1,311 ft.
      ▼ Is The Planets a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Planets is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Planets?
      The Planets is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Planets?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Planets. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Planets? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Planets are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Planets?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride The Planets. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Planets?
      The Planets is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 31 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 25 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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