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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 Feb 14, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      413
      Trails Mountain Bike
      261
      Trails E-Bike
      162
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      193
      Trails Trail Running
      189
      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
      6,277
      Photos
      3,052
      Ridden Counter
      81,553

      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
      170 |
      Sep 3, 2018 @ 10:12pm
      Sep 3, 2018
      trail: Doz Slabs
      469 |
      Sep 3, 2018 @ 10:10pm
      Sep 3, 2018
      trail: Doz Slabs
      409 |
      Sep 3, 2018 @ 10:10pm
      Sep 3, 2018
      trail: Bedframe
      528 |
      Sep 1, 2018 @ 9:54pm
      Sep 1, 2018
      trail: Bedframe
      679 |
      Sep 1, 2018 @ 9:53pm
      Sep 1, 2018
      trail: Fat Chance
      168 |
      Aug 2, 2018 @ 9:21pm
      Aug 2, 2018
      trail: Nooner
      526 |
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 11:59am
      Jun 19, 2018
      trail: Pulmonary
      215 |
      Sep 6, 2016 @ 2:53pm
      Sep 6, 2016

      Videos of Nelson Mountain Bike

      Lower Dole Jumps 2023
      | Sep 14, 2023
      Kokanee pedal laps
      trail: Nooner
      76 | Sep 5, 2023
      Bottoms Up - Morning Mtn - Nelson B.C.
      trail: Bottoms Up
      46 | Aug 23, 2023
      Rhythm & Blues - Nelson B.C.
      117 | Aug 23, 2023
      Paper Bag Trophy Slab
      trail: Paper Bag
      261 | Jun 9, 2022
      Road gap fail
      254 | Mar 9, 2022
      Don't hesitate on a steep
      358 | May 31, 2021
      Short Paper Bag October 2020
      trail: Paper Bag
      325 | Feb 27, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Railway Reserve Track
      Feb 14, 2025 @ 12:51pm
      Feb 14, 2025
      DryLove4riding WGTV
      Washed Up
      Jan 29, 2025 @ 1:38pm
      Jan 29, 2025
      Snow PackedStill running nicely.Danksi
      Middle Earth
      Jan 29, 2025 @ 1:38pm
      Jan 29, 2025
      Snow PackedMiddle Earth from the top to yellow gate...Danksi
      Access
      Jan 26, 2025 @ 9:38am
      Jan 26, 2025
      Snow PackedDanksi
      Shasta
      Jan 26, 2025 @ 9:38am
      Jan 26, 2025
      Snow PackedDanksi
      TNT
      Jan 26, 2025 @ 9:38am
      Jan 26, 2025
      Snow PackedWinter line roughed in, several trees...Danksi
      Oil Can
      Jan 18, 2025 @ 12:14pm
      Jan 18, 2025
      Snow Cover PartialRough, janky, and overall not a very...Metric-MrShades
      Expresso
      Jan 15, 2025 @ 8:23am
      Jan 15, 2025
      Snow PackedExpresso loop running nicely for fatbikes.Danksi
      Oso Expresso
      Jan 15, 2025 @ 8:23am
      Jan 15, 2025
      Snow PackedRunning nicely for fatbikes. Some ice...Danksi
      Eli Sim
      Jan 15, 2025 @ 8:22am
      Jan 15, 2025
      Snow Packed Top section of Eli running nicely for...Danksi

      Activity Feed

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      Love4ridingaddreportactivity #66164185
      Feb 13, 2025 @ 8:34pm
      Feb 13, 2025
      rickvanbenwishlisttrailactivity #65926907
      Feb 8, 2025 @ 8:06pm
      Feb 8, 2025
      rickvanbenwishlisttrailactivity #65926777
      Feb 8, 2025 @ 8:00pm
      Feb 8, 2025
      westcoastatheartriddentrailactivity #65856713 and 2 more
      Feb 7, 2025 @ 5:40pm
      Feb 7, 2025
      markhollowayaddtrailactivity #65705607
      Feb 4, 2025 @ 2:17pm
      Feb 4, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      DanksireportOil CanOne of the widest, smoothest, flowiest packed...
      Jan 25, 2025 @ 9:30am
      Jan 25, 2025
      DanksireportFrog Jam
      Nov 6, 2024 @ 7:35pm
      Nov 6, 2024
      eastonwesttrailUpper PowerslaveLol. It's not that bad. The hike a bike...
      Oct 30, 2024 @ 2:36pm
      Oct 30, 2024
      DanksireportSpace JunkThis appears to be the exact same tree that...
      Oct 18, 2024 @ 8:25am
      Oct 18, 2024
      angrypixiestrailUpper PowerslaveSuch a gorgeous route but it's rare to see a...
      Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:52pm
      Oct 14, 2024

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike261344 miles96,447 ft146 miles7,133 ft
      #163#272,9706,2216037,793
      E-Bike162173 miles71,877 ft107 miles5,394 ft
      #73#20104,24681,522
      Horse238 miles1,617 ft17 miles4,042 ft
      1,0322
      Hike193304 miles39,898 ft95 miles7,756 ft
      #271#38454,41733,047
      Trail Running189302 miles39,521 ft95 miles7,520 ft
      #279#3894,40964,222
      Dirtbike/Moto5759 miles3,937 ft13 miles4,026 ft
      #204#18101,344123
      ATV/ORV/OHV1731 miles2,195 ft9 miles4,003 ft
      1,0297
      Snowshoe115 miles1,053 ft2 miles3,930 ft
      71148
      Downhill Ski7733 miles24,967 ft29 miles2,316 ft
      #142602,666
      Backcountry Ski2023 miles6,959 ft8 miles5,810 ft
      #27602,011
      Nordic Ski32 miles367 ft4,311 ft653 ft
      41,145
      • By canadakaTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • Admins: barry-mclane, KCTS, NCC, FOPRTS, eastonwest
      • #6023 - 129,955 views

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