Coppermine, Nelson, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

Coppermine

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Last Updated: 30th Dec 2025

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Grunt Factor: 39 ?

Gnarl Factor: 13 ?

37.8km

Length of run

1110m

Total Ascent

1100m

Total Descent

Driving Time

Driving Distance

Directions to start

Trail Map

Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Undulating, some big hills

Native bush

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

25%

75%

Gravel Road

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +5.90%

Average Downhill Gradient: -5.80%

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Estimated Times to Run

5:50

Slow

4:00

Moderate

3:00

Fast

GPX File

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Guide

The start of this trail is signed and easy to spot. Navigation is easy. It's a gradual and easy incline for 17km, through exposed trail, with nice views, then in natives, and then getting into the mountains a little. Then it's a big downhill along fantastic terrain, down to Maitai Dam. The last 10km is a mix of trail, then dirt road, then trail again, to get back to the start.

Note: this trail is also used for mountain biking.

Andrew Farm has carparking and public toilets, about 300m from the start of the track.

Transport and parking:

Good parking on Brook St.

Distance from Nelson:

7 km

Driving time from Nelson:

13 minutes

Dog friendly:

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

This is also a mountain bike trail so keep an eye out.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Waterproof leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

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Aditya Kesarcodi-Watson

has completed Coppermine twice in the last year.

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