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        Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
        AKA: Coppermine
        Access Info:
        Codgers Trail Centre
        Activities Click to view
        Region Details
        • 3
        • 2

        Region Status
        Open as of Apr 26, 2026

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        6
        Trails Mountain Bike
        10
        Trails E-Bike
        2
        Trails Hike
        20
        Trails Trail Running
        20
        Total Distance
        30 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        15 miles
        Total Descent
        7,946 ft
        Total Vertical
        2,930 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        3,087 ft
        Reports
        196
        Photos
        190
        Ridden Counter
        2,115

        Popular Coppermine Mountain Biking Trails

        75 4.0 19 miles 3,809 ft 817
        The is one of New Zealand’s most accessible alpine mountain bike rides, all the more memorable for its relatively easy up, exhilarating down, amazing rocky tops, sweet-smelling beech forest, and meandering river trail. Starting amidst...
        5 0.0 5,259 ft 529 ft 4 hike
        After leaving , Maitai Cave Track crosses Sclanders Creek (not bridged), which is named after David Sclander, an early Nelson settler involved in the mining of Dun Mountain. The track grade is a step down from the well-maintained , and...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 3 rides

        Coppermine Mountain Bike Routes

        3.7 27 miles 5,463 ft 4 Loop
        This is a bit of a classic Nelson back country loop. This route goes from Brook Street, up to the Dun...
        3 miles 1,108 ft 1 Shuttled
        Really nice shorter option to the Nice forest along the undulating ridgeline. Finished with epic views at...
        5.0 18 miles 3,882 ft 0 Loop
        Loop starting from town and descending Sunrise and peaking Ridge
        5 miles 2,113 ft 8
        Route up to Whaimana from Smith's Ford
        24 miles 4,318 ft 0 Loop Race
        Planned 2017 Coppermine race course
        24 miles 6,737 ft 12 Race
        NMTBC Mammoth Enduro 2022

        Photos of Coppermine Mountain Bike

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        Jun 16, 2018 @ 3:32pm
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        380 |
        Sep 13, 2016 @ 2:14pm
        Sep 13, 2016

        Videos of Coppermine Mountain Bike

        From The City To Back Country Dreams! | NZ...
        16:53 | 12 | Jun 3, 2026 , Nelson
        4K Full Coppermine Trail on a bluebird summer...
        35:41 | 471 | Feb 5, 2024 , Nelson
        Baby its time, for the Coppermine.
        18:26 | 1040 | Dec 11, 2020 , Nelson
        Dun Mountain Trail in Nelson | MTB Trail Magic
        9:56 | 1029 | Aug 3, 2019 , Nelson
        youtuber I Struggled on this Descent - Dew Lakes Trail
        trail: Dew Lakes
        13:48 | 1171 | Feb 6, 2019 , Nelson
        Nelson MTB Dun mountain trail
        4:08 | 1352 | Oct 23, 2018 , Nelson
        Dun Mountain Trail, Coppermine Saddle, Nelson, NZ
        5:30 | 1307 | Aug 14, 2018 , Nelson

        Recent Trail Reports

        statustraildateconditioninfouser
        Coppermine Trail
        Feb 24, 2026 @ 2:42pm (Pacific/Auckland)
        Feb 23, 2026
        IdealTrail clear and running mint!TeTauihutrails
        Brook Waimarama Deviation
        Feb 18, 2023 @ 6:43am
        Feb 18, 2023
        VariableA little muddy in patches. No problem,...KiwiDanT
        Connector Trail To Maitai Road
        Jan 15, 2023 @ 1:39am
        Jan 15, 2023
        IdealKiwiDanT
        Jenkins Hill Link Trail
        Nov 16, 2022 @ 1:20pm
        Nov 16, 2022
        Unknown NMTBC NMTBC

        Activity Feed

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        ColinKTkNXGriddentrailactivity #97726715
        Jun 24, 2026 @ 3:11pm
        Jun 24, 2026
        BelindaqrMuK8addvideoactivity #96187377
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 4:14pm
        Jun 3, 2026
        omadthedirtyclimberwishlisttrailactivity #95747878
        May 28, 2026 @ 6:16pm
        May 28, 2026
        xt4lIcwishlisttrailactivity #94958461
        May 17, 2026 @ 9:04pm
        May 17, 2026
        Bazzabumblewishlisttrailactivity #94958282
        May 17, 2026 @ 8:53pm
        May 17, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        kumanureportCoppermine TrailTree has been cleared
        Sep 14, 2025 @ 8:04pm
        Sep 14, 2025
        kumanureportCoppermine TrailWill check it out today or tomorrow
        Sep 14, 2025 @ 1:17pm
        Sep 14, 2025
        kumanureportCoppermine TrailWe will get this tidied up before the weekend.
        Jul 8, 2025 @ 5:23pm
        Jul 8, 2025
        CykeljohantrailCoppermine TrailThis should be a route.
        Jul 1, 2025 @ 12:37am
        Jul 1, 2025
        Btcooper78reportCoppermine Trail👌
        May 27, 2025 @ 6:04pm
        May 27, 2025

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Fringed Hill Nelson 4 90.4 km
        Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers) 3 7 32 km
        Codgers 42.2 km
        Waitarake/Sharlands 2 7 43 km
        The Grampians 1 33.4 km

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike1026 miles5,367 ft12 miles2,740 ft
        #6,579#14118019661,046
        E-Bike24 miles653 ft2 miles2,408 ft
        17062
        Hike1730 miles7,946 ft15 miles2,930 ft
        #5,073#942194285
        Trail Running2030 miles7,946 ft15 miles2,930 ft
        #4,424#84194172

        Frequently Asked Questions About Coppermine

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Coppermine?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Coppermine are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Coppermine?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Coppermine are:
        • October (9 activities)
        • April (8 activities)
        • January (5 activities)
        Check the Coppermine reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Coppermine?
        Check the Coppermine trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
        What is the longest trail in Coppermine?
        The longest trail in Coppermine is Coppermine Trail at 18.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
        • By bradical9 & contributors
        • Admins: NMTBC, Aorere-Enduro, NelsonCouncil
        • #5251 - 9,359 views

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