more stats
2,369 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
00:02:39
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
00:02:39
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
    #473 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2214 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.

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
  • 24 rides
  • 20.2 km average
6 Months
  • 405 rides
  • 18.1 km avg distance
All
  • 2,043 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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Full Nelson Trail Reports

Status:
on Aug 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.55 (102 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to full-nelson trailhead (49.739510, -123.053550)

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      Dec 31, 2014 @ 3:25pm
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      Sep 2, 2024 @ 10:44am
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      Videos

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      youtuber Full Nelson | A Trail Designed by Brandon Semenuk
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      2:02 | 639 | Aug 4, 2023 , Squamish
      youtuber FULL NELSON is pure flow!! (Squamish: Trail...
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      7:04 | 675 | Sep 12, 2022 , Squamish
      youtuber Full Nelson | Blue flow trail | Squamish, BC
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      0:32 | 347 | Feb 10, 2026 , Squamish
      FULL NELSON | Diamond Head - Squamish
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      5:00 | 143 | May 19, 2026 , Squamish

      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      4.0 13 miles 3,289 ft 18 Loop
      A great loop that covers some of the best trails of the region. The climbing is taxing but not ferocious,...
      5 miles 1,268 ft 6
      1) Two laps around the Pseudo-Pseuga (due to mass start) 2) Climb trail to 3) Timed Decent of to to 4) to...
      8 miles 1,925 ft 10
      Legacy Climb > > > > AM > > > Pseudo 3
      4.6
      102 Ratings
      5 72%
      4 19%
      3 7%
      2 3%
      1

      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?
      Full Nelson is best visited during: All seasons.
      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 10,738 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,767 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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