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4,757 ft
Distance
-1,075 ft
Descent
00:10:53
Avg time
-1,075 ft
Altitude change
280 ft
Altitude min
1,355 ft
Altitude max
1,355 ft
Altitude start
279 ft
Altitude end
-22.6%
Grade
-54.9%
Grade max
-4.4%
Grade min
4,757 ft
Distance down
00:10:53
Avg time
Broken Axe Details
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Riding AreaWaitarake/Sharlands
Nelson -
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#93150 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonAll Year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump
Super fun, fast and loose with the a few techie sections thrown in. Starting high on Kaka ridge with views over Nelson and the Maitai, the trail drops across open country with step downs and rollers before entering the pine forest with loose rock and roots and a super fast flowy finish. Good times on AM and DH bikes alike. New trail grade in 2021.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to broken-axe-38386 trailhead
(-41.262340, 173.329410)
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Nearby Trails
- Kaka Trig Road 2,385 ft
- Putakari 2,487 ft
- Kaka 2,559 ft
- Kaka Middle Road 3,999 ft
- Willow Lane 4,518 ft
Waitarake/Sharlands
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Axe
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Where is Broken Axe located?
Broken Axe is located in Waitarake/Sharlands, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitarake/Sharlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.26234, 173.32941.
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How hard is Broken Axe?
Broken Axe is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 22.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Broken Axe?
The trail has 1,075 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 280 ft to 1,355 ft.
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How long is Broken Axe?
Broken Axe is 4,757 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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