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2,260 ft
Distance
-554 ft
Descent
00:07:27
Avg time
-554 ft
Altitude change
4,275 ft
Altitude min
4,829 ft
Altitude max
4,829 ft
Altitude start
4,275 ft
Altitude end
-24.5%
Grade
-55.3%
Grade max
-5.7%
Grade min
2,260 ft
Distance down
00:07:27
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Block Party Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Abriel
    Nakusp, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21754 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #280669 in Trail Running
    • #330758 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Hand built steeps and rock slabs. The granite batholith that makes up the north end of the Selkirk Mountains comes to the surface in old cut blocks. Block Party is as Squamish as you are going to find at Mt Abriel.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 155 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 29, 2026
May 22, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/Vancouver)
May 22, 2026
 Ideal conditions on May 20 after some decent rain on May 19/overnight
Apr 24, 2026 @ 8:08pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 24, 2026
 We were able to ride the lower hapf of the Block party
Jul 27, 2025 @ 1:30pm
Jul 27, 2025
Jun 15, 2025 @ 2:50pm
Jun 15, 2025
 Amazingly fun trail with natural features. Thanks to all at NABS for building such an amazing trail system.
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Avg: 4.29 (9 votes)
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        Directions to block-party trailhead (50.328160, -117.837600)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Block Party

        ▼ Where is Block Party located?
        Block Party is located in Mt. Abriel, Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt. Abriel trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.32816, -117.8376.
        ▼ How hard is Block Party?
        Block Party is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 24.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Block Party?
        The trail has 554 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,275 ft to 4,829 ft.
        ▼ How long is Block Party?
        Block Party is 2,260 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Block Party?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Block Party. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Block Party?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Block Party are:
        • September (6 activities)
        • August (5 activities)
        • July (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Block Party? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Block Party are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Block Party?
        The estimated time to ride Block Party is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 2,260 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Block Party?
        Block Party is a moderately popular trail. There have been 578 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 594 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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