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SaveMountain Station trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include E-Biking, Mountain Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Trails here are often flowy and rooty. Scenery includes creeks and views. Common trail features include skinnies, jumps and drops.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
47 trails
- E-Bike
48 trails
- Hike
27 trails
- Trail Running
27 trails
Region Details
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- 1
- 7
- 22
- 3
Region Status
Open as of 2 daysLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 48
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 47
- Trails E-Bike
- 48
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 14
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Hike
- 27
- Trails Trail Running
- 27
- Total Distance
- 24 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,818 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,022 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,298 ft
- Reports
- 2,287
- Photos
- 661
- Completed Counter
- 17,098
Popular Mountain Station Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 768 ft • 79 ft • 945 •
Quick singletrack climbing that breaks up the grind on the logging road.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 5,115 ft • 0 ft • 894 •
A popular choice despite getting roughed-in over the years because of faster, less-technical riding with stunts on the side, and the only true top-to-bottom trail built on this aspect.
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 1,614 ft • 0 ft • 842 •
Good mix up of moderate grade trail and rolling woodwork.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 906 ft • 0 ft • 731 •
ASG is the continuation of Buddha, but stepped up with a bit more tilt to the pitch and overall ruggedness.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1,781 ft • 0 ft • 673 •
Faster and flowier than most Station trails, and a good upper starting trail for Fat Chance or Eli.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,952 ft • 0 ft • 633 •
Classic downhill riding on a flowing, root-encrusted trail, with some steep cruxes and recently renovated airs.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 1,243 ft • 0 ft • 561 •
Preferred shortcut to Badger from Mountain Station parking area.
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 2,005 ft • 3 ft • 422 •
Nelson’s original steep, rooty singletrack descent. The old stunt sideshow may comeback but the natural flavour will always be worth it.
Mountain Station Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 1,183 ft • 20 •
NCC/Backroads Fiver group ride up on Mtn Station. Mixing it up a bit to keep things interesting.
57 miles • 15,424 ft • 27 • Out & Back •
If the triple crown is so fun, why not do it twice?
44 miles • 9,977 ft • 10 • Loop • Race •
BALDFACE CHERRY TOPS CHALLENGE The ride starts in Nelson at the Baldface office, climbs up to the top of...
• 19 miles • 1,547 ft • 1 •
• 3 miles • 566 ft • 0 •
Photos of Mountain Station Mountain Bike
Videos of Mountain Station Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tmowat | add | report | activity #107728528 and 8 more | Nov 13, 2026 @ 3:13pm 2 days |
| Danksi | add | report | activity #107654331 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 6:53am Nov 12, 2026 |
| tmowat | add | report | activity #107637814 and 7 more | Nov 11, 2026 @ 6:54pm Nov 11, 2026 |
| powderkid40 | ridden | trail | activity #107433438 and 3 more | Nov 8, 2026 @ 9:17am Nov 8, 2026 |
| lj1-5 | ridden | trail | activity #107151228 and 2 more | Nov 3, 2026 @ 3:38pm Nov 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This trail is a fun adventure type ride but is... | Aug 23, 2026 @ 6:56pm Aug 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very fun trail. Did it in super dry... | Aug 10, 2026 @ 2:30pm Aug 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very fun trail, but in the super dry... | Aug 10, 2026 @ 2:28pm Aug 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun trail, pretty beat up in sections but adds... | Aug 10, 2026 @ 2:25pm Aug 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very fun trail. Dark blue, black if you do... | Aug 10, 2026 @ 2:23pm Aug 10, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svoboda Road | 7 | 16 | 3 | 2.5 km | |
| Giveout and Gold Creek | 8 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 3.3 km |
| Morning Mountain | 3 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4.3 km |
| Shannon Pass | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5.2 km | |
| Whitewater Ski Resort | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.4 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 47 | 24 miles | 12,818 ft | 13 miles | 3,022 ft | #1,277 | #94 | 661 | 2,284 | 4 | 13,379 | |
| E-Bike | 48 | 24 miles | 12,818 ft | 13 miles | 3,022 ft | #657 | #48 | 1,867 | 1 | 922 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 14 | 12 miles | 1,834 ft | 4 miles | 3,009 ft | #1,824 | #145 | 121 | 1 | 38 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 12 miles | 1,768 ft | 4 miles | 3,009 ft | #1,826 | #145 | 221 | ||||
| Hike | 27 | 16 miles | 3,596 ft | 6 miles | 3,022 ft | #7,429 | #303 | 1,637 | 486 | |||
| Trail Running | 27 | 16 miles | 3,596 ft | 6 miles | 3,022 ft | #4,687 | #167 | 1,637 | 2,502 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mountain Station?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mountain Station are:
- Smiling Buddha (4.6/5)
- Legalize It (4.5/5)
- Upper Skirt (4.4/5)
- Fat Chance (4.4/5)
- Tiger Beef (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Mountain Station?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Mountain Station are:
- April (235 activities)
- June (234 activities)
- May (209 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Mountain Station?
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What is the longest trail in Mountain Station?
The longest trail in Mountain Station is The Vein at 2.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Mountain Station?
The best hiking trails in Mountain Station are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Mountain Station?
Mountain Station has a total of 48 trails. Of those, 47 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mountain Station to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mountain Station?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mountain Station is The Vein with 349 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mountain Station?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mountain Station is The Vein with 2,143 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Mountain Station?
Mountain Station supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mountain Station?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mountain Station is Expresso with an average grade of 18.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Mountain Station?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Mountain Station. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Mountain Station?
The overall region status for Mountain Station is Clear / Green. Out of 47 trails:
- Clear / Green: 40
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Mountain Station?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Mountain Station:
- Ideal: 8 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Mountain Station?
Yes, Mountain Station supports e-bike riding. There are 47 trails in Mountain Station that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Mountain Station?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Mountain Station are: View all mountain biking routes in Mountain Station.
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What type of bike is most common in Mountain Station?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Mountain Station are:
- AM (121 activities)
- XC (8 activities)
- Gravel (5 activities)
- DJ (4 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mountain Station?
The most popular Strava segments in Mountain Station are:
- EliSim (2nd Section) (1,751 athletes)
- Elisim (full) (1,112 athletes)
- Fire Road (666 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Mountain Station?
There are 28 technical trail features (TTFs) in Mountain Station. Some popular features include:
- Woodern Bridge (Ladder Bridge)
- Bridge (Bridge)
- First jump on Tiger Beef (Jump)
- Jump before FSR (Jump)
- Second jump on Tiger Beef (Jump)
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What trails are closed in Mountain Station?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Mountain Station. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 40
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mountain Station?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mountain Station are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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