more stats
4,783 ft
Distance
-1,533 ft
Descent
00:17:40
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
00:17:40
Avg time

The Gimp Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Giveout and Gold Creek
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #104403 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143473 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,363 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #6,894 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • 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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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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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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Status:
on May 3, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.19 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      SeanMarko
      Starts out mellow and gets progressively steeper. Many tees down half way (may 6th 2024). Woodwork is unrideable. Awesome trail, would recommend.
      Twowheelsforever
      Yep: steep to freakin steep. Not much else. Sooo good if that’s your jam

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is The Gimp?
      The Gimp is 4,783 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Gimp?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Gimp. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Gimp? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Gimp are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Gimp?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride The Gimp. The trail is 4,783 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Gimp?
      The Gimp is a moderately popular trail. There have been 163 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 152 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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