more stats
2,369 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
00:03:05
Avg time
-203 ft
Altitude change
1,447 ft
Altitude min
1,652 ft
Altitude max
1,650 ft
Altitude start
1,447 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
2,037 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:03:05
Avg time

Full Nelson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #14955 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2208 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #719 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #171 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Season
    All seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Full Nelson was constructed by Dream Wizards in conjunction with Anthill films and Red Bull with plenty of input from Brandon Semenuk. The trail is fast, Machine built with lots of rollers and variations to keep the challenge up. Just another fun way down the mountain. Cakewalk is a popular descent into the trail or climb the Legacy to access.

Tags
BridgesJumpsMachine-builtRollers

Trail Supporters


  • Dream Wizards

    since 2012
    Sponsor

  • since 2012
    Builder

  • since 2012
    Maintainer

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 13 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 415 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,130 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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on Oct 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.55 (103 votes)
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      Videos

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      7:04 | 751 | Sep 12, 2022 , Squamish
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      kmtpdx
      Amazing trail! This is an awesome ride. Big thanks to the builders.
      bakersdontbake
      Few trees down today on the trail, Dec 17th. One on high speed corner. Marked above it on the trail with some wood.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Full Nelson located?
      Full Nelson is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.73951, -123.05355.
      ▼ How hard is Full Nelson?
      Full Nelson is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Full Nelson?
      Full Nelson has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 214 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,447 ft to 1,652 ft.
      ▼ How long is Full Nelson?
      Full Nelson is 2,369 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Full Nelson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Full Nelson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Full Nelson?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Full Nelson are:
      • July (163 activities)
      • August (150 activities)
      • May (143 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Full Nelson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Full Nelson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Full Nelson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Full Nelson. The trail is 2,369 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Full Nelson?
      Full Nelson is a very popular trail. There have been 11,006 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,061 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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