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2,841 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-330 ft
Descent
00:09:04
Avg time
-312 ft
Altitude change
2,864 ft
Altitude min
3,176 ft
Altitude max
3,176 ft
Altitude start
2,864 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-48.3%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
135 ft
Distance climb
2,510 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:09:04
Avg time

TOUCHING BASE Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    "The Gorge" Mountain Bike Park
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #243885 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116225 in E-Biking
    • #165648 in Trail Running
    • #162998 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Greg

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TOUCHING BASE is a 866 m less popular advanced difficulty singletrack trail located near Nelson. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features rock garden. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 2, 2025 @ 8:53pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is TOUCHING BASE located?
      TOUCHING BASE 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 -41.53305, 173.1194.
      ▼ How hard is TOUCHING BASE?
      TOUCHING BASE is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 11%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for TOUCHING BASE?
      TOUCHING BASE has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 330 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,864 ft to 3,176 ft.
      ▼ Is TOUCHING BASE a point to point trail?
      Yes, TOUCHING BASE is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is TOUCHING BASE?
      TOUCHING BASE is 2,841 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on TOUCHING BASE?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on TOUCHING BASE. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access TOUCHING BASE? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to TOUCHING BASE are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride TOUCHING BASE?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride TOUCHING BASE. The trail is 2,841 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is TOUCHING BASE?
      TOUCHING BASE is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 52 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 52 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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