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4,783 ft
Distance
-1,533 ft
Descent
00:14:58
Avg time
-1,533 ft
Altitude change
2,410 ft
Altitude min
3,944 ft
Altitude max
3,944 ft
Altitude start
2,411 ft
Altitude end
-32.1%
Grade
-81.5%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
4,783 ft
Distance down
00:14:58
Avg time

The Gimp Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Giveout and Gold Creek
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #104868 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
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    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Good ‘ole gnarl with multiple-choice lines that range from steep to freakin’ steep.

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The Gimp Trail Reports

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May 3, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Vancouver)
May 3, 2026
All clear but very dry.
May 19, 2025 @ 3:37pm
May 19, 2025
Flavour City \m/
Jul 16, 2024 @ 11:02am
Jul 16, 2024
Jun 24, 2024 @ 10:33am
Jun 24, 2024
No trees down, fun trail, but definitely none of the old school woodwork still exists or is rideable unfortunately.
May 5, 2024 @ 9:58am
May 5, 2024
Couple trees down at about the halfway point. One really big one - chainsaw needed.
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on May 3, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.19 (5 votes)
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        Directions to gimp trailhead (49.466250, -117.313140)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Gimp

        Where is The Gimp located?
        The Gimp is located in Giveout and Gold Creek, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Giveout and Gold Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.46625, -117.31314.
        How hard is The Gimp?
        The Gimp is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 32.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for The Gimp?
        The trail has 1,533 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,410 ft to 3,944 ft.
        Is The Gimp a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Gimp is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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