more stats
1,631 ft
Distance
-202 ft
Descent
00:03:23
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
00:03:23
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 [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108178 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46828 in E-Biking
    • #81985 in Trail Running
    • #335135 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,535 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,224 in E-Biking
    • #4,790 in Trail Running
    • #13,658 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 70 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Lower Hangnail Trail Reports

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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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Status:
on May 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

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      Side hill connector to town. Not really any other reason to ride this. the big rock that looks like a fun drop definitely isnt.
      URMJoBEY
      Walking trail is cut from upper Private Property sign to Government St. and stays on Public land via Government St right-of-way. Suitable for walking but needs minor grubhoe levelling for bikes, as well as a bike run-out onto Government St at the end (steep sand bank along road).
      URMJoBEY
      Recent private property blockage at lower end could be easily diverted by using the right of way extension of Government Street which extends east right up to the right of way south extension of 13th St. (at the tree line where Lower Hangnail meets the private property). This strip is not part of the private property.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Lower Hangnail?
      Lower Hangnail is 1,631 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Hangnail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Hangnail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Hangnail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Hangnail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Hangnail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lower Hangnail. The trail is 1,631 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Hangnail?
      Lower Hangnail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 448 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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