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3,068 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-164 ft
Descent
00:06:22
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
108 ft
Altitude min
189 ft
Altitude max
180 ft
Altitude start
108 ft
Altitude end
-2.346%
Grade
-32.322%
Grade max
13.149%
Grade min
1,293 ft
Distance climb
1,595 ft
Distance down
179 ft
Distance flat
00:06:22
Avg time

Nelson's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    James Way Preserve
    Arroyo Grande, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59196 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62523 in Trail Running
    • #314780 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,818 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,049 in Trail Running
    • #13,570 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    City of Arroyo Grande

New singletrack segment accessing the upper, previously untraveled elevations of the James Way Preserve.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 53 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nelson's located?
      Nelson's is located in James Way Preserve, Arroyo Grande, California, United States. It is part of the James Way Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.13294, -120.59566.
      ▼ How hard is Nelson's?
      Nelson's is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.346%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nelson's?
      Nelson's has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 164 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 108 ft to 189 ft.
      ▼ Is Nelson's a point to point trail?
      Nelson's is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nelson's?
      Nelson's is 3,068 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nelson's?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nelson's. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nelson's?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nelson's are:
      • December (4 activities)
      • January (3 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Nelson's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nelson's are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nelson's?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Nelson's. The trail is 3,068 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nelson's?
      Nelson's is a very popular trail. There have been 427 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 679 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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