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1,804 ft
Distance
-360 ft
Descent
00:03:19
Avg time
-360 ft
Altitude change
1,207 ft
Altitude min
1,567 ft
Altitude max
1,567 ft
Altitude start
1,207 ft
Altitude end
-20%
Grade
-50.9%
Grade max
-4.1%
Grade min
1,804 ft
Distance down
00:03:19
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Gnarly Nun Details
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Riding AreaPort Hills West
Christchurch -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#49941 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerChristchurch City Council
Steep rocky downhill track starting from close to the top of the Flying Nun. It runs into CAP (Christchurch Adventure Park) where it crosses the Summit Connection and Flying Nun, then rejoins the Flying Nun at the bottom of a steep rock chute and small jump.
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Directions to gnarly-nun trailhead
(-43.612120, 172.635570)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gnarly Nun
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Where is Gnarly Nun located?
Gnarly Nun is located in Port Hills West, Christchurch, New Zealand. It is part of the Port Hills West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.61212, 172.63557.
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How hard is Gnarly Nun?
Gnarly Nun is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20%.
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What is the elevation gain for Gnarly Nun?
The trail has 360 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,207 ft to 1,567 ft.
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How long is Gnarly Nun?
Gnarly Nun is 1,804 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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