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2,119 ft
Distance
175 ft
Climb
00:06:36
Avg time
175 ft
Altitude change
696 ft
Altitude min
870 ft
Altitude max
696 ft
Altitude start
869 ft
Altitude end
8.3%
Grade
0.5%
Grade max
24.3%
Grade min
2,070 ft
Distance climb
49 ft
Distance flat
00:06:36
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Whanake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Codgers
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37354 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120392 in Trail Running
    • #130835 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

New trail grade in 2021

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Aug 26, 2026 @ 8:14pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 26, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026 @ 10:37am (Pacific/Auckland)
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Mar 9, 2026 @ 6:47pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 8, 2026
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        Directions to whanake trailhead (-41.285910, 173.299600)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Whanake located?
        Whanake is located in Codgers, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Codgers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28591, 173.2996.
        ▼ How hard is Whanake?
        Whanake is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whanake?
        Whanake has 175 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 696 ft to 870 ft.
        ▼ Is Whanake a point to point trail?
        Yes, Whanake is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Whanake?
        Whanake is 2,119 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whanake?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Whanake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Whanake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whanake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Whanake?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Whanake. The trail is 2,119 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Whanake?
        Whanake is a very popular trail. There have been 5,986 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,541 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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