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1.4 miles
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-744 ft
Descent
00:10:44
Avg time
-714 ft
Altitude change
1,129 ft
Altitude min
1,843 ft
Altitude max
1,843 ft
Altitude start
1,129 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-41.1%
Grade max
19.8%
Grade min
591 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:10:44
Avg time
Half Nelson Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Adaptive Bike
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Riding AreaDiamond Head
Squamish, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (9 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for Adaptive Biking
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay - October
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Jump
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2009
One of Squamish's most popular trails is basically a 2km downhill pumptrack. A beginner/intermediate/advanced trail built by Big Red Ted Tempany and a cadre of local volunteers.
Not only is it Squamish’s first government-funded mountain bike trail, it is also being built with a mini-excavator and an eye for sustainability as its essential tools.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 44 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 529 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to half-nelson trailhead
(49.744540, -123.067330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Nelson
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Where is Half Nelson located?
Half 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 49.74454, -123.06733.
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How hard is Half Nelson?
Half Nelson is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Half Nelson?
Half Nelson has 9 m of elevation gain. The trail has 227 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 344 m to 562 m.
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Is Half Nelson a point to point trail?
Yes, Half Nelson is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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