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1,631 ft
Distance
-202 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
-202 ft
Altitude change
1,933 ft
Altitude min
2,136 ft
Altitude max
2,136 ft
Altitude start
1,932 ft
Altitude end
-12.4%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
-0.3%
Grade min
1,532 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
Avg time

Lower Hangnail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Svoboda Road
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114182 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #152659 in E-Biking
    • #74950 in Trail Running
    • #268014 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Rock Garden

Has some pedaling, with tricky side-hilling, and chunky rock gardens bringing you from the rail grade to the outskirts of lower Fairview.

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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May 30, 2026 @ 1:35pm (America/Creston)
May 30, 2026
Jul 5, 2025 @ 9:09pm
Jul 5, 2025
Tree cleared from first bridge. Ramp built to connect original trail with new bypass trail. Please use with care as it is VERY dry!
May 25, 2025 @ 1:50pm
May 25, 2025
Leaning blow down at first bridge. In the way just enough to force you off the bridge.
Mar 7, 2025 @ 10:20am
Mar 7, 2025
Sep 19, 2024 @ 8:55pm
Sep 19, 2024
Recent private property blockage at lower end could be easily diverted by using the right of way extension of Government Street which extends east...
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on May 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Directions to lower-hangnail trailhead (49.511770, -117.261240)

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        2:03 | 458 | Apr 2, 2020 , Nelson

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Hangnail

        Where is Lower Hangnail located?
        Lower Hangnail is located in Svoboda Road, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Svoboda Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51177, -117.26124.
        How hard is Lower Hangnail?
        Lower Hangnail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Lower Hangnail?
        The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,933 ft to 2,136 ft.
        Is Lower Hangnail a point to point trail?
        Lower Hangnail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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