The best MTB trails in Nelson
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Last updated: October 7, 2025
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1. Coppermine Saddle – Forest Trail loop from Bishopdale
36.9km
04:11
1,190m
1,190m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(4)
86
riders
2. Sharland Hill loop from The Brook
9.16km
01:01
290m
290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(3)
50
riders
3. Mountainbike loop from Nayland
49.1km
03:31
140m
140m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(5)
51
riders
4. Sharland Hill – Te Punawai Pā loop from Annesbrook
31.1km
02:39
640m
640m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(1)
39
riders
5. Mountainbike loop from Bishopdale
13.3km
01:48
670m
670m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
4.0
(2)
36
riders
6. Valley View – Coppermine Trail loop from Grove Station
29.3km
03:01
840m
840m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
35
riders
7. Barnicoat loop from Maitlands
20.6km
02:33
940m
940m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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34
riders
8. Sharland Hill loop from Grove Station
16.2km
01:34
430m
430m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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28
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9. Valley View loop from Tāhunanui
29.7km
03:04
960m
960m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
29
riders
10. Valley View loop from Enner Glynn
35.6km
03:52
1,160m
1,160m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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