5,115 ft
Distance
-1,086 ft
Descent
00:13:35
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Eli Sim Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Station
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Drop, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking

A popular choice despite getting roughed-in over the years because of faster, less-technical riding with stunts on the side, and the only true top-to-bottom trail built on this aspect.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Eli Sim mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,086 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,390 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,476 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,476 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,388 ft
  • Grade
    -21.2%
  • Grade max
    -62.2%
  • Grade min
    -3.9%
  • Distance down
    5,115 ft
  • Avg time
    00:13:35
  • Avg reverse time
    00:04:23
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on Nov 26, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.6 (23 votes)
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      Eli Sim Trail Reports

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      Nov 26, 2023 @ 5:37pm
      Nov 26, 2023
      		 Frozen and grippy. Like velcro.
      Nov 23, 2023 @ 6:53am
      Nov 23, 2023
      		 reporter Trails have reopened. Be aware of slash pile burning in progress on the Anderson Creek FSR. Spot closure of trails may be required.
      Nov 11, 2023 @ 10:57am
      Nov 11, 2023
      		 Tree is still down!
      Oct 6, 2023 @ 1:47pm
      Oct 6, 2023
      		 reporter
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 8:25pm
      Oct 1, 2023
      		 reporter
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 2 rides
      • 5 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 127 rides
      • 7 miles avg distance
      All
      • 948 rides
      • Last: Nov 30, 2023

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      May 13, 2022 @ 2:40pm
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