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1,837 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-266 ft
Descent
00:03:55
Avg time
-260 ft
Altitude change
2,152 ft
Altitude min
2,418 ft
Altitude max
2,418 ft
Altitude start
2,159 ft
Altitude end
-14.1%
Grade
-41.5%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
1,581 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:03:55
Avg time

Ledges Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nelson's North Shore
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40053 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50505 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
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Rarely steep with a wide variety of slabby and rocky terrain, in a good
mixture of descending and all-mountain shredding. At powerlines, turn
left and after 200m of pedaling, you will see two trailheads nearly sideby-
side. First is lower Goose Bumps, next is part two of Ledges.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 10.4 km average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 10.3 km avg distance
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  • 354 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Aug 31, 2026 @ 4:25pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 31, 2026
 reporter Cleared the tree from previous post.
Jul 31, 2026 @ 9:00pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 31, 2026
 Tree down. Chainsaw required.
Jul 17, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 17, 2026
Watch for downed trees on the lower section
Jul 6, 2026 @ 8:06am (America/Creston)
Jul 6, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 @ 12:12pm (America/Creston)
Apr 19, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (24 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to ledges trailhead (49.616260, -117.129030)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ledges

        ▼ Where is Ledges located?
        Ledges 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 49.61626, -117.12903.
        ▼ How hard is Ledges?
        Ledges is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ledges?
        Ledges has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 266 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,152 ft to 2,418 ft.
        ▼ Is Ledges a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ledges is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ledges?
        Ledges is 1,837 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ledges?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ledges. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ledges?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ledges are:
        • July (68 activities)
        • August (25 activities)
        • June (13 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Ledges? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ledges are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ledges?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Ledges. The trail is 1,837 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ledges?
        Ledges is a very popular trail. There have been 2,143 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,252 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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