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2.8 miles
Distance
1,048 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:51:08
Avg time
926 ft
Altitude change
1,392 ft
Altitude min
2,318 ft
Altitude max
1,392 ft
Altitude start
2,320 ft
Altitude end
6.4%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
39.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,133 ft
Distance down
1,811 ft
Distance flat
00:51:08
Avg time

Nimby Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mackenzie
    Pemberton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16261 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2981 in E-Biking
    • #857 in Trail Running
    • #89557 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Great, challenging, but fair climb with lots of switchbacks. This is an amazing hand built climbing trail that needs to be ridden if you are riding in Pemberton. So much better than ridding an FSR

Access Info

At the top of WACO, turn left and climb up NIMBY

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 177 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,366 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Jul 17, 2026
 Tree down just before the Indy cross over and the also at the Hawaii cross over
Jul 10, 2026 @ 9:56am (America/Vancouver)
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        Directions to nimby trailhead (50.331900, -122.770200)
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        2:54 | 306 | Apr 2, 2017 , Pemberton
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        4:52 | 9232 | May 31, 2012 , Pemberton
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        3:37 | 2980 | May 8, 2014 , Pemberton

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nimby

        ▼ Where is Nimby located?
        Nimby is located in Mackenzie, Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mackenzie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.3319, -122.7702.
        ▼ How hard is Nimby?
        Nimby is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nimby?
        Nimby has 1,048 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,392 ft to 2,318 ft.
        ▼ Is Nimby a point to point trail?
        Yes, Nimby is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Nimby?
        Nimby is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nimby?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Nimby. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nimby?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nimby are:
        • May (188 activities)
        • April (159 activities)
        • June (127 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Nimby? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nimby are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Nimby?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 53 minutes to ride Nimby. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Nimby?
        Nimby is a very popular trail. There have been 8,859 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,986 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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