more stats
4,016 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-501 ft
Descent
00:09:29
Avg time
-440 ft
Altitude change
492 ft
Altitude min
933 ft
Altitude max
933 ft
Altitude start
492 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-48.1%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance climb
2,884 ft
Distance down
633 ft
Distance flat
00:09:29
Avg time

Top Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers)
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #30197 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Like Turners? then head up TM2YL and give this gem of a trail a hoon. This single track contains a ton of features including rocks, roots, berms, rollers, drop offs etc. its all here at an entry grade 5 that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. The fun drop off midway is not compulsory.

Access Info

Above the exit of Take Me To Your Leader (TM2YL) is conical shaped hill. Follow the road, then trail to the top.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 310 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.35 (17 votes)
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      Directions to top-dog trailhead (-41.280330, 173.314660)
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      Deannaelvines
      Tree down right after the drop from road crossing, rest is mint
      Wavis
      Big tree down near the top blocking the trail
      creiland
      Definitely hard to compare this to turners. Turners is a fast flow trail and this is a steep tech trail with off camber corners and a couple bigger features.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Top Dog located?
      Top Dog is located in Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers), Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28033, 173.31466.
      ▼ How hard is Top Dog?
      Top Dog is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Top Dog?
      Top Dog has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 501 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 492 ft to 933 ft.
      ▼ Is Top Dog a point to point trail?
      Yes, Top Dog is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Top Dog?
      Top Dog is 4,016 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Top Dog?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Top Dog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Top Dog?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Top Dog are:
      • March (23 activities)
      • June (23 activities)
      • September (23 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Top Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Top Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Top Dog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Top Dog. The trail is 4,016 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Top Dog?
      Top Dog is a very popular trail. There have been 3,967 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,572 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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