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3.9 miles
Distance
2,627 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
01:08:28
Avg time
2,616 ft
Altitude change
2,423 ft
Altitude min
5,040 ft
Altitude max
2,423 ft
Altitude start
5,040 ft
Altitude end
12.649%
Grade
-6.763%
Grade max
48.39%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
230 ft
Distance down
01:08:28
Avg time

Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nelson's North Shore
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Adaptive Biking
    • Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Access is a 6 km less popular doubletrack trail located near Nelson British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 hour8 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Access

        ▼ Where is Access located?
        Access is located in Nelson's North Shore, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Nelson's North Shore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.61628, -117.12924.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Access?
        Access has 2,627 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,423 ft to 5,040 ft.
        ▼ Is Access a point to point trail?
        Yes, Access is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Access?
        Access is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Access?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Access?
        The estimated time to ride Access is approximately 1 hour 8 minutes. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Access?
        Access is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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