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3,967 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-500 ft
Descent
00:09:29
Avg time
-439 ft
Altitude change
492 ft
Altitude min
932 ft
Altitude max
932 ft
Altitude start
492 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-48.1%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
499 ft
Distance climb
2,776 ft
Distance down
692 ft
Distance flat
00:09:29
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Top Dog Details
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Voted DifficultyAdvanced (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#30197 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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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
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Ride in RainYes
Like Turners? then head up TM2YL and give this gem of a trail a hoon. This single track contains a ton of features including rocks, roots, berms, rollers, drop offs etc. its all here at an entry grade 5 that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. The fun drop off midway is not compulsory.
Access Info
Above the exit of Take Me To Your Leader (TM2YL) is conical shaped hill. Follow the road, then trail to the top.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 19.8 km average
6 Months
- 47 rides
- 15.4 km avg distance
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- 273 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to top-dog trailhead
(-41.280330, 173.314660)
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Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers)
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Where is Top Dog located?
Top Dog is located in Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers), Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Koata Park (formerly Maitai-Codgers) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.28033, 173.31466.
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How hard is Top Dog?
Top Dog is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Top Dog?
Top Dog has 18 m of elevation gain. The trail has 152 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 150 m to 284 m.
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Is Top Dog a point to point trail?
Yes, Top Dog is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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