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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 Mar 31, 2021
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      401
      Trails Mountain Bike
      267
      Trails E-Bike
      60
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      195
      Trails Trail Running
      192
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      57
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      17
      Trails Snowshoe
      6
      Trails Downhill Ski
      80
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      21
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      397 miles
      Total Descent
      136,955 ft
      Total Vertical
      7,312 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,053 ft
      Reports
      5,571
      Photos
      2,573
      Ridden Counter
      64,324

      Outside Logo Articles

      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.
      Video: Nate Atkins Finds Fall Flow in Nelson
      Nov 29, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      Nate Wilson hits classic Nelson trails amid the rain and snow.
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      Photos of Nelson Mountain Bike

      trail: Fat Chance
      150 |
      Sep 3, 2018 @ 10:12pm
      Sep 3, 2018
      trail: Doz Slabs
      402 |
      Sep 3, 2018 @ 10:10pm
      Sep 3, 2018
      trail: Doz Slabs
      330 |
      Sep 3, 2018 @ 10:10pm
      Sep 3, 2018
      trail: Bedframe
      443 |
      Sep 1, 2018 @ 9:54pm
      Sep 1, 2018
      trail: Bedframe
      557 |
      Sep 1, 2018 @ 9:53pm
      Sep 1, 2018
      trail: Fat Chance
      131 |
      Aug 2, 2018 @ 9:21pm
      Aug 2, 2018
      trail: Nooner
      427 |
      Jun 19, 2018 @ 11:59am
      Jun 19, 2018
      trail: Pulmonary
      157 |
      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
      37 | Sep 5, 2023
      Bottoms Up - Morning Mtn - Nelson B.C.
      trail: Bottoms Up
      9 | Aug 23, 2023
      Rhythm & Blues - Nelson B.C.
      37 | Aug 23, 2023
      Paper Bag Trophy Slab
      trail: Paper Bag
      119 | Jun 9, 2022
      Road gap fail
      156 | Mar 9, 2022
      Don't hesitate on a steep
      314 | May 31, 2021
      Short Paper Bag October 2020
      trail: Paper Bag
      307 | Feb 27, 2021

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Space Junk
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:34am
      19 hours
      Idealdebramac NCC All Mountain Station trails are closed...
      Upper Skirt
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:34am
      19 hours
      Idealdebramac NCC All Mountain Station trails are closed...
      to skirt and space junk
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:34am
      19 hours
      Idealdebramac NCC All Mountain Station trails are closed...

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Raccoon
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:33am
      19 hours
      Dry All Mountain Station trails are closed...debramac NCC
      Boneyard Access
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:33am
      19 hours
      Dry All Mountain Station trails are closed...debramac NCC
      Atomic Speed Goat
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:33am
      19 hours
      Dry All Mountain Station trails are closed...debramac NCC
      719
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:32am
      19 hours
      Dry All Mountain Station trails are closed...debramac NCC
      Lower Expresso
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:32am
      19 hours
      Ideal All Mountain Station trails are closed...debramac NCC
      Legalize It
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:32am
      19 hours
      Ideal All Mountain Station trails are closed...debramac NCC
      Shasta
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:32am
      19 hours
      Ideal All Mountain Station trails are closed...debramac NCC
      Boneyard
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:32am
      19 hours
      Ideal All Mountain Station trails are closed...debramac NCC
      Shasta Access
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:32am
      19 hours
      Ideal All Mountain Station trails are closed...debramac NCC
      Tiger Beef
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:32am
      19 hours
      Ideal All Mountain Station trails are closed...debramac NCC

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      KjmackwishlisttrailLefty
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 1:52pm
      14 hours
      debramacaddreportHoney and 35 more
      Sep 28, 2023 @ 8:31am
      19 hours
      DanksiaddreportPaper Bag
      Sep 27, 2023 @ 7:26am
      2 days
      TransRockies-EventsupdateeventTransRockies Singletrack 6
      Sep 26, 2023 @ 9:44am
      3 days
      DanksicommentreportFrog Jam
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 8:15pm
      Sep 25, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      DanksireportFrog JamNice work. That was a big one.
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 8:15pm
      Sep 25, 2023
      greenlanterntrailThe VeinExcellent single track trail, very narrow...
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 6:11pm
      Sep 18, 2023
      rzicctrailNewtsacNeeds attention. About 15 trees down. To big...
      Sep 14, 2023 @ 11:52am
      Sep 14, 2023
      kwl1reportWhitewater Adaptive TrailI definitely agree, this is not an adaptive...
      Sep 13, 2023 @ 12:25pm
      Sep 13, 2023
      JuliapblanchardtrailGoosebumps (easier option)Wasp nest on the trail in some downed logs on...
      Sep 10, 2023 @ 2:39pm
      Sep 10, 2023

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike267303 miles101,749 ft144 miles5,466 ft
      #160#282,5075,5193930,620
      E-Bike6060 miles8,442 ft33 miles5,348 ft
      #66#1953,1393673
      Horse229 miles1,529 ft17 miles1,309 ft
      1,0212
      Hike195267 miles42,001 ft92 miles7,313 ft
      #296#39434,16232,109
      Trail Running192265 miles41,965 ft92 miles7,313 ft
      #296#3994,16062,480
      Dirtbike/Moto5739 miles3,051 ft10 miles3,222 ft
      #200#1771,30679
      ATV/ORV/OHV1711 miles1,276 ft5 miles2,805 ft
      1,0248
      Snowshoe62 miles135 ft3,215 ft551 ft
      191106
      Downhill Ski8039 miles25,584 ft29 miles4,058 ft
      #92621,651
      Backcountry Ski2128 miles6,535 ft7 miles5,810 ft
      #15661,330
      Nordic Ski12 miles361 ft4,180 ft469 ft
      29956
      • By canadaka Trailforks & contributors
      • Admins: barry-mclane, KCTS, NCC, FOPRTS, kwl1
      • #6023 - 110,944 views

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