more stats
2,402 ft
Distance
-305 ft
Descent
00:10:29
Avg time
-305 ft
Altitude change
4,040 ft
Altitude min
4,345 ft
Altitude max
4,345 ft
Altitude start
4,039 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
2,238 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:10:29
Avg time

Nate's Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harper Mountain
    Kamloops, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48973 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23504 in E-Biking
    • #215304 in Trail Running
    • #129050 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,426 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,555 in E-Biking
    • #11,778 in Trail Running
    • #7,149 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Rec Sites and Trails BC

Nate's Woody is a classic Harper DH. Rock rolls, flowy turns and great soil

Be careful as this trail crosses the road multiple times.

Access Info

You can either catch this trail from the shuttle drop off point at the top, or hike/bike further up the access road to start from the top of the trail.

Disclaimer

Please be aware, this trail crosses the road multiple times!!!

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 364 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Nate's Upper Trail Reports

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Sep 7, 2026 @ 12:45pm (America/Vancouver)
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Aug 28, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/Vancouver)
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May 2, 2026 @ 4:49pm (America/Vancouver)
May 2, 2026
reporter n The Harper Mountain network is opefor the season as of May 1.
Nov 29, 2025 @ 4:04am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 29, 2025
reporter the Harper Mountain bike trails are closed for the 2024 season, they'll reopen in spring 2025 once they're snow free.
Nov 8, 2025 @ 12:31pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 8, 2025
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on Sep 7, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.92 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      20 Ratings
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      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★ 5%
      1 ★

      6 Reviews & Comments

      thodder thodder
      I wondered if the climb up would be worth it; and it is. What a fun trail.
      bag-of-meat
      Dark blue tech. Some optional black rolls. Goof fun!
      MediumSend MediumSend
      Trail Blue Tech, not a DH black. Still fun though!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nate's Upper located?
      Nate's Upper is located in Harper Mountain, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Harper Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.71694, -120.13746.
      ▼ How hard is Nate's Upper?
      Nate's Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nate's Upper?
      The trail has 305 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,040 ft to 4,345 ft.
      ▼ How long is Nate's Upper?
      Nate's Upper is 2,402 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nate's Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nate's Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nate's Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nate's Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nate's Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Nate's Upper. The trail is 2,402 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nate's Upper?
      Nate's Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 2,293 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,623 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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