more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-806 ft
Descent
00:11:58
Avg time
-788 ft
Altitude change
3,141 ft
Altitude min
3,948 ft
Altitude max
3,948 ft
Altitude start
3,159 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-45.7%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
463 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:11:58
Avg time

Illuminati Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Morning Mountain
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72485 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19884 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,520 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,301 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

A slight step back from the other DH lines that milks some flowy side-hill terrain to avoid the steep sections on Placenta.

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Flowy

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Illuminati Trail Reports

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on Nov 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.68 (25 votes)
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      Directions to illuminati trailhead (49.476240, -117.344810)

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      Less steep and easier than placenta so better bang for your buck.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Illuminati located?
      Illuminati is located in Morning Mountain, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Morning Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.47624, -117.34481.
      ▼ How hard is Illuminati?
      Illuminati is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Illuminati?
      Illuminati has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 806 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,141 ft to 3,948 ft.
      ▼ Is Illuminati a point to point trail?
      Yes, Illuminati is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Illuminati?
      Illuminati is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Illuminati?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Illuminati. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Illuminati?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Illuminati are:
      • July (43 activities)
      • September (26 activities)
      • May (25 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Illuminati? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Illuminati are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Illuminati?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Illuminati. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Illuminati?
      Illuminati is a very popular trail. There have been 1,642 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,593 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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