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2,438 ft
Distance
-946 ft
Descent
00:09:07
Avg time
-946 ft
Altitude change
265 ft
Altitude min
1,211 ft
Altitude max
1,211 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
-38.8%
Grade
-93.9%
Grade max
-13.6%
Grade min
2,438 ft
Distance down
00:09:07
Avg time
Maitai Face (full) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaWaitarake/Sharlands
Nelson -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#101260 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonAll year (but hard in the wet)
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump
Maitai Face (full) is a steep, well made downhill track that is also trail bike friendly. It's super steep in places (over 50%). Built in pine forest it's off camber, rooty, has steep corners and is challenging. In the dry it has loads of grip - in the wet not so much. It finishes on the Maitai Valley Road opposite the golf club. The climb is not technical but hard work, worth it though. New trail grade in 2021
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This trail is maintained by the Nelson Mountain Bike Club. Please consider supporting the club.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 6 rides
- 26.2 km avg distance
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- 28 rides
- Last: May 29, 2026
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Directions to maitai-face-full trailhead
(-41.286030, 173.336790)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maitai Face (full)
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Where is Maitai Face (full) located?
Maitai Face (full) is located in Waitarake/Sharlands, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitarake/Sharlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28603, 173.33679.
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How hard is Maitai Face (full)?
Maitai Face (full) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 38.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Maitai Face (full)?
The trail has 288 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 81 m to 369 m.
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How long is Maitai Face (full)?
Maitai Face (full) is 743.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
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