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Coppermine Trail
A climb from Nelson through beech forest to Coppermine Saddle, returning through the Maitai Valley.
43 kmloop from Nelson CBD
The trail
Nelson and the Dun Mountain Railway route
The route follows the historic Dun Mountain Railway into the mineral belt, then descends through rocky terrain and forest. The full loop is 43 km from Nelson CBD or 40 km from the Brook Street trailhead.
Before you go
- The full loop is recommended anticlockwise. The descent from Coppermine Saddle to Maitai Dam is Grade 4.
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Check official trail informationTrail information sourceNelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust
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