more stats
1,398 ft
Distance
-342 ft
Descent
00:02:08
Avg time
-342 ft
Altitude change
2,750 ft
Altitude min
3,092 ft
Altitude max
3,092 ft
Altitude start
2,749 ft
Altitude end
-24.4%
Grade
-64.2%
Grade max
-7.7%
Grade min
1,398 ft
Distance down
00:02:08
Avg time

Leather Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Station
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #217811 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43140 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #8,900 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,977 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Anderson Creek Timber

Wide DH track with a couple technical steep sections mixed with low angle hallways.

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Leather Trail Reports

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Oct 19, 2026 @ 3:38pm (America/Creston)
Oct 19, 2026
Sep 8, 2026 @ 11:34am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 8, 2026
 Some water ruts have formed after the recent rainfall.
Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/Creston)
Aug 29, 2026
Jun 17, 2026 @ 7:18pm (America/Creston)
Jun 17, 2026
Nov 27, 2025 @ 8:28pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 27, 2025
 reporter Logging activities have finished. Condition unknown
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Leather located?
      Leather is located in Mountain Station, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Station trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.4967, -117.26151.
      ▼ How hard is Leather?
      Leather is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 24.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Leather?
      The trail has 342 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,750 ft to 3,092 ft.
      ▼ Is Leather a point to point trail?
      Leather is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Leather?
      Leather is 1,398 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Leather?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Leather. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Leather?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Leather are:
      • April (7 activities)
      • October (5 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Leather? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Leather are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Leather?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Leather. The trail is 1,398 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Leather?
      Leather is a very popular trail. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 102 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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