more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
602 ft
Climb
00:15:15
Avg time
602 ft
Altitude change
2,506 ft
Altitude min
3,108 ft
Altitude max
2,506 ft
Altitude start
3,107 ft
Altitude end
8.5%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
34.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
125 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:15:15
Avg time

Bottoms Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Morning Mountain
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 90 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #23353 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3073 in E-Biking
    • #95282 in Trail Running
    • #92852 in Hiking
    • #693 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #749 in Adaptive Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,123 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #309 in E-Biking
    • #5,496 in Trail Running
    • #4,947 in Hiking
    • #43 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #96 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Locals rejoice. Our first grunt-free climb ever, on an easy ascent that zippers up the face of lower Morning Mountain and started the revolution of this neglected area into a must-ride trail system.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

Has a few tight uphill switchbacks that require a 3-point turn. May prove a little challenging for new adaptive riders with limited hand/hip function. The trail crew knows and it should be fixed for the 2024 season

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BridgesSkinnies

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 476 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 2,389 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
Status:
on Sep 7, 2026
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Avg: 4.57 (34 votes)
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      Directions to bottoms-up trailhead (49.488630, -117.361060)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bottoms Up located?
      Bottoms Up is located in Morning Mountain, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Morning Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48863, -117.36106.
      ▼ How hard is Bottoms Up?
      Bottoms Up is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bottoms Up?
      Bottoms Up has 602 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,506 ft to 3,108 ft.
      ▼ Is Bottoms Up a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bottoms Up is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Bottoms Up?
      Bottoms Up is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bottoms Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bottoms Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bottoms Up?
      Bottoms Up is best visited during: May-November.
      ▼ How do I access Bottoms Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bottoms Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bottoms Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Bottoms Up. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bottoms Up?
      Bottoms Up is a very popular trail. There have been 9,984 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,396 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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