- Ride Length
- 9.6 km
- Riding Time
- 20-60 minutes
- Grade
- 4: Advanced
- Status
- Complete
From Coppermine Saddle the trail descends on a flowing and windy, purpose-built mountain bike track. After zig-zagging through a small patch of trees, the trail hugs the side of Dun Mountain offering views north to Delaware Bay.
The trail descends through the red-brown rocks of ‘Boulder Valley’ before delivering you back into the forest around the south branch of the Maitai River. The section from the saddle to the forest is partly rocky and technical and partly flowy. Is oh so fun! Once in the trees, the trail follows a flowing section of benched single-track beside the river before reaching the Maitai Dam – Nelson’s water supply.
[March 2024] We're currently working on renewing the trail surface of this section. Look out for Judith the Crusher on the trail on your way down. This work is due for completion by June 2024
