more stats
3,924 ft
Distance
314 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:13:07
Avg time
301 ft
Altitude change
2,754 ft
Altitude min
3,055 ft
Altitude max
2,754 ft
Altitude start
3,054 ft
Altitude end
7.7%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
37.9%
Grade min
3,022 ft
Distance climb
574 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
00:13:07
Avg time

Frog Jam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Svoboda Road
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66001 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20339 in E-Biking
    • #87599 in Trail Running
    • #108691 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,239 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,327 in E-Biking
    • #5,078 in Trail Running
    • #5,797 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Climbable trail that cruises by a random pond, hence the name. Tops out at Svoboda Traverse which can then be used to access other trails.

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Bridges

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 91 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 429 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
Status:
on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.72 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      lucsav
      Just cleared all trees from trail.
      Waterline access still snow covered so must ride up Frog Jam.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Frog Jam located?
      Frog Jam is located in Svoboda Road, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Svoboda Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51665, -117.25215.
      ▼ How hard is Frog Jam?
      Frog Jam is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Frog Jam?
      Frog Jam has 314 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,754 ft to 3,055 ft.
      ▼ Is Frog Jam a point to point trail?
      Frog Jam is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Frog Jam?
      Frog Jam is 3,924 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Frog Jam?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Frog Jam. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Frog Jam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Frog Jam are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Frog Jam?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Frog Jam. The trail is 3,924 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Frog Jam?
      Frog Jam is a very popular trail. There have been 3,298 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,493 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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