more stats
1,749 ft
Distance
-209 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
-209 ft
Altitude change
4,281 ft
Altitude min
4,490 ft
Altitude max
4,490 ft
Altitude start
4,281 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
1,690 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:02:03
Avg time

Lowballer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Giveout and Gold Creek
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #92629 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66387 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Forks off of Highballer and provides a sweet alternate ending back in the forest.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 89 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Lowballer Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:38am (America/Creston)
Aug 15, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 @ 6:46am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 9, 2026
Trees cleared
Jun 7, 2026 @ 10:21am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 7, 2026
Tree down
May 24, 2026 @ 3:09pm (America/Vancouver)
May 24, 2026
Clear and riding great.
May 9, 2026 @ 1:10pm (America/Vancouver)
May 9, 2026
Cleared the two trees at the bottom of Low Baller, came down from Fairly High so not sure what it’s like above that.
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on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Lowballer located?
      Lowballer is located in Giveout and Gold Creek, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Giveout and Gold Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.46974, -117.33566.
      How hard is Lowballer?
      Lowballer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 11.9%.
      What is the elevation gain for Lowballer?
      The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,281 ft to 4,490 ft.
      Is Lowballer a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lowballer is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Lowballer?
      Lowballer is 1,749 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Lowballer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lowballer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Lowballer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lowballer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Lowballer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lowballer. The trail is 1,749 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Lowballer?
      Lowballer is a very popular trail. There have been 468 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 451 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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