more stats
3,048 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-343 ft
Descent
00:11:24
Avg time
-284 ft
Altitude change
1,871 ft
Altitude min
2,156 ft
Altitude max
2,156 ft
Altitude start
1,870 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-31.3%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
423 ft
Distance climb
2,287 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:11:24
Avg time

Ledges Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nelson's North Shore
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63307 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50222 in E-Biking
    • #353520 in Trail Running
    • #140080 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,108 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,439 in E-Biking
    • #14,017 in Trail Running
    • #8,072 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Lots of rock features and small slabs mixed in with a few punchy climbs and low angle loam sections. There are a few different options for lines as well, take some time and have some fun in this area Brings you to the main finish area of all the other trails.

Tags
LoamyRock slabs
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 185 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Ledges Lower Trail Reports

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Jul 20, 2026 @ 3:46pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 20, 2026
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Trees have been cleared. One large root ball that thrashed the trail. It is passable but you may have to get off your bike.
Jul 16, 2026 @ 9:25pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 16, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:20pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 16, 2026
Numerous trees down from July 15 windstorm
Jul 8, 2026 @ 1:33pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 8, 2026
May 18, 2026 @ 2:14pm (America/Vancouver)
May 18, 2026
Tree ball on trail in the climbing section
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Avg: 4.09 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ledges Lower located?
      Ledges Lower 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 49.61271, -117.12582.
      ▼ How hard is Ledges Lower?
      Ledges Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ledges Lower?
      Ledges Lower has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 343 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,871 ft to 2,156 ft.
      ▼ Is Ledges Lower a point to point trail?
      Ledges Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ledges Lower?
      Ledges Lower is 3,048 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ledges Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ledges Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ledges Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ledges Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ledges Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Ledges Lower. The trail is 3,048 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ledges Lower?
      Ledges Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 1,191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,220 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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