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2,434 ft
Distance
-428 ft
Descent
00:07:24
Avg time
-428 ft
Altitude change
2,448 ft
Altitude min
2,876 ft
Altitude max
2,876 ft
Altitude start
2,448 ft
Altitude end
-17.6%
Grade
-47.8%
Grade max
-7.1%
Grade min
2,434 ft
Distance down
00:07:24
Avg time

Glade Runner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nelson's North Shore
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82850 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58566 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Occasionally steep, but mostly fast side-hill, bench-cut trail that needs
your full momentum for ultimate enjoyment.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 100 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Sep 2, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Vancouver)
2 days
Tree across the trail 3/4 of the way down after the first uphill
Jun 12, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 12, 2026
Apr 16, 2026 @ 3:11pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 16, 2026
Raked a bunch of the trail. Worked on smoothing out the entrance and the rock chute. Trail has some wet sections on the first 1/4 of the trail...
Mar 23, 2026 @ 2:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 23, 2026
 Greezy in the steep sections but fun
Mar 22, 2026 @ 8:20pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 22, 2026
 Water running down the trail in several spots
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Avg: 3.93 (11 votes)
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        Directions to glade-runner trailhead (49.620770, -117.134430)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Glade Runner

        ▼ Where is Glade Runner located?
        Glade Runner is located in Nelson's North Shore, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Nelson's North Shore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.62077, -117.13443.
        ▼ How hard is Glade Runner?
        Glade Runner is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glade Runner?
        The trail has 428 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,448 ft to 2,876 ft.
        ▼ Is Glade Runner a point to point trail?
        Yes, Glade Runner is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Glade Runner?
        Glade Runner is 2,434 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glade Runner?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Glade Runner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Glade Runner?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Glade Runner are:
        • June (11 activities)
        • July (11 activities)
        • August (9 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Glade Runner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glade Runner are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Glade Runner?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Glade Runner. The trail is 2,434 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Glade Runner?
        Glade Runner is a moderately popular trail. There have been 807 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 804 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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