more stats
5,115 ft
Distance
-1,086 ft
Descent
00:11:51
Avg time
-1,086 ft
Altitude change
2,390 ft
Altitude min
3,476 ft
Altitude max
3,476 ft
Altitude start
2,388 ft
Altitude end
-21.2%
Grade
-62.2%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
5,115 ft
Distance down
00:11:51
Avg time

Eli Sim Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Station
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #25517 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2760 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,232 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #259 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Drop, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden

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.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 286 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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on Oct 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.42 (32 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to eli-sim trailhead (49.492660, -117.260730)

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      Trail Products

      4.5 ★★★★★
      32 Ratings
      5 ★ 63%
      4 ★ 28%
      3 ★ 6%
      2 ★ 3%
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      11 Reviews & Comments

      clandrock clandrock
      Fun trail, pretty beat up in sections but adds to the flavour. Mostly blue with exception of a couple steep / rough sections.
      Centarofnak Centarofnak
      Downed tree blocking part of trail at 760m
      heavymetal-medic heavymetal-medic
      Can this zone be shuttled or pedal access only? Coming into town next month for a couple days and working on an itinerary. Cheers

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Eli Sim located?
      Eli Sim is located in Mountain Station, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Station trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.49266, -117.26073.
      ▼ How hard is Eli Sim?
      Eli Sim is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 21.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Eli Sim?
      The trail has 1,086 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,390 ft to 3,476 ft.
      ▼ Is Eli Sim a point to point trail?
      Yes, Eli Sim is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Eli Sim?
      Eli Sim is 5,115 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Eli Sim?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Eli Sim. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Eli Sim?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Eli Sim are:
      • July (30 activities)
      • April (28 activities)
      • June (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Eli Sim? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Eli Sim are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Eli Sim?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Eli Sim. The trail is 5,115 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Eli Sim?
      Eli Sim is a very popular trail. There have been 1,663 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,655 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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