29.4 miles
Distance
1,920 ft
Climb
-1,528 ft
Descent
02:23:20
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Nelson Salmo Great Northern (The Great ) Trail
Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNelson
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AKABurlington Northern Rail Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeRail Trail
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Land Owner
The Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail provides recreation trail use on the former Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line from Troup Junction to the Village of Salmo. This trail is designated as a multiple purpose regional trail.
The trail is also part of The Great Trail (aka Trans Canada Trail). The section from Mountain Station to Cottonwood Lake is part of the The Great Trail through route. The entire GN Trail from Troup to Salmo is considered to be a Great Trail spur.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail (The Great Trail) multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change392 ft
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Altitude min1,776 ft
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Altitude max3,086 ft
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Altitude start1,784 ft
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Altitude end2,176 ft
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Grade0.252%
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Grade max-41.228%
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Grade min60.842%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down17 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Avg time02:23:20
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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6 Months
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- Last: Jul 1, 2022
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