more stats
2,119 ft
Distance
175 ft
Climb
00:07:13
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
00:07:13
Avg time

Whanake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Codgers
    Nelson
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #159800 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #353190 in Trail Running
    • #453633 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,519 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4,203 in Trail Running
    • #5,186 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

New trail grade in 2021

Tags
Picnic spot

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 424 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Whanake Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2026 @ 5:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 27, 2026
Aug 26, 2026 @ 8:14pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 26, 2026
 reporter Closed while P51 receives significant reworks
Mar 16, 2026 @ 10:37am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 15, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026 @ 6:47pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 8, 2026
 reporter Closed from 8am until 5pm Mon 9th - 13th.
Aug 2, 2025 @ 4:15pm
Aug 2, 2025
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Status:
on Sep 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to whanake trailhead (-41.285910, 173.299600)
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      Mar 12, 2021 @ 9:26pm
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      Mar 12, 2021 @ 9:26pm
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      P51 Loop - Intermediate
      4 miles • 916 ft • 11 •
      Enjoy a lap of the new rebuilt P51. An intermediate trail with loads of features.
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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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Whanake?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Whanake are:
      • February (25 activities)
      • March (22 activities)
      • September (20 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 7 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 6,131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,692 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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