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      Mountain biking in Nelson is the stuff of legend. Showcased in many mountain bike films, Nelson trails offer everything from gentle railway grades to steep, rooty technical tracks. For the hard core freestylers there are enough stunts, ladders and big drops to keep the adrenalin pumping long after the last epic ride of the day. With the breathtaking backdrop of the Selkirk Mountains, Nelson’s rides take the West Coast style and crank it up a notch.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of 21 hours
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      414
      Trails Mountain Bike
      262
      Trails E-Bike
      163
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      194
      Trails Trail Running
      190
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      57
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      17
      Trails Snowshoe
      11
      Trails Downhill Ski
      77
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      20
      Trails Nordic Ski
      3
      Total Distance
      434 miles
      Total Descent
      132,115 ft
      Total Vertical
      7,757 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,792 ft
      Reports
      6,886
      Photos
      3,185
      Ridden Counter
      85,733

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video: Remy Metailler & Alex Chapellier Ride Nelson, British Columbia
      Aug 29, 2024 from pinkbike.com
      Some of the best trails in Nelson.
      Video: Locals Rip the MTB Oasis of Nelson, BC in 'Super Natural Mountain Life'
      Nov 4, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      Sky Dunn-Sarvis and Kendall Mclean hit some of Nelson's finest.
      Video: A Day of Riding in Nelson, BC with Geoff Gulevich
      Jun 30, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      Gully gets after it on well-built flow trails deep in the Kootenays.
      Video: Playing Around On Nelson's Trail Network in 'Our Backyard'
      Jun 3, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      Jacob Salix is back having fun on the trails after breaking his back in September.
      Sub Regions

      Photos of Nelson Mountain Bike

      trail: Fat Chance
      176 |
      Sep 3, 2018 @ 10:12pm
      Sep 3, 2018
      trail: Doz Slabs
      490 |
      Sep 3, 2018 @ 10:10pm
      Sep 3, 2018
      trail: Doz Slabs
      430 |
      Sep 3, 2018 @ 10:10pm
      Sep 3, 2018
      trail: Bedframe
      549 |
      Sep 1, 2018 @ 9:54pm
      Sep 1, 2018
      trail: Bedframe
      702 |
      Sep 1, 2018 @ 9:53pm
      Sep 1, 2018
      trail: Fat Chance
      173 |
      Aug 2, 2018 @ 9:21pm
      Aug 2, 2018
      trail: Nooner
      543 |
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 11:59am
      Jun 19, 2018
      trail: Pulmonary
      233 |
      Sep 6, 2016 @ 2:53pm
      Sep 6, 2016

      Videos of Nelson Mountain Bike

      Eli Jumps after landing revamp
      trail: Eli Sim
      0:07 | 9 | May 29, 2025
      Lower Dole Jumps 2023
      0:43 | | Sep 14, 2023
      Kokanee pedal laps
      trail: Nooner
      8:59 | 89 | Sep 5, 2023
      Bottoms Up - Morning Mtn - Nelson B.C.
      trail: Bottoms Up
      8:28 | 58 | Aug 23, 2023
      Rhythm & Blues - Nelson B.C.
      4:50 | 127 | Aug 23, 2023
      Paper Bag Trophy Slab
      trail: Paper Bag
      0:25 | 274 | Jun 9, 2022
      Road gap fail
      0:06 | 255 | Mar 9, 2022
      Don't hesitate on a steep
      0:06 | 365 | May 31, 2021

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      The Vein
      Jun 13, 2025 @ 3:26pm
      21 hours
      Drydebramac NCC Technically open but many, many trees...
      Lowballer
      May 31, 2025 @ 8:46pm
      May 31, 2025
      UnknownGoofyBikestrees down
      UpperHighBaller
      May 31, 2025 @ 8:41pm
      May 31, 2025
      UnknownGoofyBikesTwo big trees block the way. One has...

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Secret Stash
      Jun 13, 2025 @ 3:27pm
      21 hours
      Dry Re opened. Trail condition...debramac NCC
      Kokanee Glacier Road
      Jun 12, 2025 @ 10:10am
      2 days
      VariableOne place with snow, but rideable. Some...Powsinoga
      Lower Sitkum
      Jun 12, 2025 @ 8:25pm
      2 days
      WetOne chainsaw sized trees downhill on...hjttth
      Very High
      Jun 12, 2025 @ 4:41pm
      2 days
      Ideal Very High is open and cleared of...Punkrockpink
      Frog Jam
      Jun 12, 2025 @ 7:48am
      2 days
      Dry Tree at head height.Danksi
      Eli Sim
      Jun 11, 2025 @ 8:12pm
      3 days
      Unknown Heads up, tree down shortly after the...martinblostein
      Fairly High (The Great Trail) - Section 3
      Jun 11, 2025 @ 9:09am
      Jun 11, 2025
      Ideal Trail is clear of all downed trees and...Punkrockpink
      Fairly High (The Great Trail) - Section 2
      Jun 11, 2025 @ 9:09am
      Jun 11, 2025
      Ideal FAIRLY high is all clear of trees and is...Punkrockpink
      Rise N Fry
      Jun 11, 2025 @ 8:04am
      Jun 11, 2025
      DryDanksi
      Placenta Descenta
      Jun 11, 2025 @ 8:03am
      Jun 11, 2025
      DryGericks group rode it last night and...Danksi

      Activity Feed

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      bnkeithwishlisttrailactivity #73727251
      Jun 13, 2025 @ 11:28pm
      13 hours
      awittriddentrailactivity #73716401
      Jun 13, 2025 @ 5:49pm
      19 hours
      debramacaddreportactivity #73708371
      Jun 13, 2025 @ 3:28pm
      21 hours
      debramacaddreportactivity #73708298
      Jun 13, 2025 @ 3:27pm
      21 hours
      jord99wishlisttrailactivity #73702850
      Jun 13, 2025 @ 1:50pm
      23 hours

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      XhHzGQ3trailSlabalanche2 trees down, 1 is a awkward walk around...
      Jun 9, 2025 @ 12:44pm
      Jun 9, 2025
      ZGuytrailShannon PassLots of trees down first third of the descent....
      Jun 7, 2025 @ 8:10pm
      Jun 7, 2025
      DeepCoveOldSchool1reportHighballerOriginal Highballer line from West Giveout FSR...
      Jun 2, 2025 @ 5:00pm
      Jun 2, 2025
      kkendaltrailUpper PowerslaveJust took a peak down upper powerslave while...
      Jun 1, 2025 @ 2:34pm
      Jun 1, 2025
      kkendaltrailToadslaveRoad is cleared all the way to the last switch...
      Jun 1, 2025 @ 2:32pm
      Jun 1, 2025

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike262344 miles96,447 ft146 miles7,133 ft
      #165#283,1026,8246440,348
      E-Bike163173 miles71,877 ft107 miles5,394 ft
      #77#20104,62781,769
      Horse238 miles1,617 ft17 miles4,042 ft
      1,0372
      Hike194304 miles39,898 ft95 miles7,756 ft
      #273#38454,81133,279
      Trail Running190302 miles39,521 ft95 miles7,520 ft
      #282#3894,79964,756
      Dirtbike/Moto5759 miles3,937 ft13 miles4,026 ft
      #204#19111,349133
      ATV/ORV/OHV1731 miles2,195 ft9 miles4,003 ft
      1,0329
      Snowshoe115 miles1,053 ft2 miles3,930 ft
      831171
      Downhill Ski7733 miles24,967 ft29 miles2,316 ft
      #142603,048
      Backcountry Ski2023 miles6,959 ft8 miles5,810 ft
      #27682,103
      Nordic Ski32 miles367 ft4,311 ft653 ft
      1381,202
      • By canadakaTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • Admins: barry-mclane, KCTS, NCC, FOPRTS, eastonwest
      • #6023 - 135,599 views

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