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1.2 miles
Distance
-1,220 ft
Descent
00:28:18
Avg time
-1,222 ft
Altitude change
1,824 ft
Altitude min
3,047 ft
Altitude max
3,047 ft
Altitude start
1,824 ft
Altitude end
-19.7%
Grade
-90.5%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:28:18
Avg time

Newtsac Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nelson's North Shore
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29457 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33894 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,440 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,333 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Roller Coaster, Skinny

Newtsac.

The Northshore masterpiece is highlighted by big rock rolls and fast flowy riding with bigger wood-work and steeps scattered throughout

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 12.2 km avg distance
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  • 113 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Newtsac Trail Reports

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Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:00am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 19, 2026
Tree and a boulder in the Access road about 800m from the start, trail is all clear and seemed unaffected by the wind storm
Jun 12, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 12, 2026
 Mint! Rock in the road from previous report is still there.
May 31, 2026 @ 6:39pm (America/Vancouver)
May 31, 2026
 Big rock blocks the road ~300m from top of the FSR, an easy push/pedal to the trail. Rest of trail is clear and running great.
Mar 8, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 8, 2026
 Cleared a tree toward the top. Large tree down just above power line crossing.
Feb 8, 2026 @ 4:38pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 8, 2026
 Large tree down. On a right hander, comes up quick. A ways before the power line.
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on Jul 19, 2026
Avg: 4.76 (27 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to newtsac trailhead (49.623480, -117.089690)
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      Trail Products

      4.9 ★★★★★
      27 Ratings
      5 ★ 93%
      4 ★ 4%
      3 ★ 4%
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      mackg mackg
      Must ride trail that is more on the black side but with double black (mostly) optional features.
      kyleluvsdh kyleluvsdh
      I didn’t know what Newtsac meant, until I felt the tingle. I love the tingle.
      ryridebike
      Needs attention. About 15 trees down. To big to move. Would need a chainsaw

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Newtsac located?
      Newtsac is located in Nelson's North Shore, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Nelson's North Shore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.62348, -117.08969.
      ▼ How hard is Newtsac?
      Newtsac is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Newtsac?
      The trail has 1,220 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,824 ft to 3,047 ft.
      ▼ Is Newtsac a point to point trail?
      Yes, Newtsac is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Newtsac?
      Newtsac is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Newtsac?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Newtsac. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Newtsac?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Newtsac are:
      • July (13 activities)
      • August (9 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Newtsac? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Newtsac are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Newtsac?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Newtsac. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Newtsac?
      Newtsac is a very popular trail. There have been 945 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 947 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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