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4,367 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-353 ft
Descent
00:09:22
Avg time
-341 ft
Altitude change
358 ft
Altitude min
709 ft
Altitude max
709 ft
Altitude start
367 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
335 ft
Distance climb
3,898 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:09:22
Avg time

What The DOC Ordered Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110116 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123294 in Trail Running
    • #128173 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A continuation of the Sharland Valley trail leading on from the 'Wiggles' & 'Waggles'. Fast, flowy and easy in the grade. Leads into 'Willow Lane' and back to the trail head.

Access Info

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 53 rides
  • Last: Jul 1, 2026
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What The DOC Ordered Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2026 @ 1:56pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 20, 2026
reporter Open from 7am on 22nd August
Aug 17, 2026 @ 9:29am (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 16, 2026
reporter Closed for road clearing until approx 23 August
Jun 27, 2026 @ 9:44am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 @ 1:58pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 8, 2026
reporter Sharlands Road remains closed. Must exit to Waitarake Access Trail.
Apr 29, 2026 @ 9:08am (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 28, 2026
Needs a weed wack
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on Aug 21, 2026
Avg: 3.76 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is What The DOC Ordered located?
      What The DOC Ordered is located in Waitarake/Sharlands, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitarake/Sharlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.2553, 173.34669.
      How hard is What The DOC Ordered?
      What The DOC Ordered is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
      What is the elevation gain for What The DOC Ordered?
      What The DOC Ordered has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 353 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 358 ft to 709 ft.
      Is What The DOC Ordered a point to point trail?
      Yes, What The DOC Ordered is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is What The DOC Ordered?
      What The DOC Ordered is 4,367 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on What The DOC Ordered?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on What The DOC Ordered. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride What The DOC Ordered?
      What The DOC Ordered is best visited during: All Year.
      How do I access What The DOC Ordered? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to What The DOC Ordered are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride What The DOC Ordered?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride What The DOC Ordered. The trail is 4,367 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is What The DOC Ordered?
      What The DOC Ordered is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 759 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 754 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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