2.3 miles
Distance
98 ft
Climb
-1,818 ft
Descent
00:43:15
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Paper Bag Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaSvoboda Road
Nelson, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden
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Global Ranking#10546 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking
Quite possibly thee best, and definitely Nelson’s most notorious trail, the Bag is a good, long fun ride with lots of humbling rock slabs and quick uphills. Connects to the old rail grade at Troop Beach with a 4km pedal back to the Svaboda parking lot.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Paper Bag mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-1,719 ft
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Altitude min1,842 ft
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Altitude max3,565 ft
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Altitude start3,561 ft
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Altitude end1,841 ft
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Grade-14.3%
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Grade max-82.7%
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Grade min20.4%
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Distance climb1,542 ft
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat272 ft
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Avg time00:43:15
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 84 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 703 rides
- Last: Oct 7, 2022
Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Dirty Crack Zone
Rock Face - Double Slab Rock Face
- Ladder Bridge Ladder Bridge
- Rock Garden Rock Garden
- The meeting spot
- Travis Rock
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8 Reviews & Comments
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andrewdieter
(Sep 19, 2022 at 15:36)
(Sep 19, 2022 at 15:36)
Unless you're on some really good drugs this is mainly xc for the first half. Not my cup of tea
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adwasy
(Aug 25, 2022 at 14:33)
(Aug 25, 2022 at 14:33)
Overrated imo, at least in late August. Save for spring or fall.
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kwl1
(Sep 19, 2022 at 14:23)
Only ride it if there’s moisture in the ground or after a recent rain.
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andrewdieter
(Jun 17, 2022 at 13:07)
(Jun 17, 2022 at 13:07)
Unless you are into cross country, do not waste your time on this trail. Do not recommend for people who enjoy downhill trails
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graymanc
(Jul 16, 2021 at 19:04)
Gate was closed so had to pedal to the top. A fair bit of climbing involved to get to the one hit wonder slab, then fun sidecut DH down to the bottom. Be sure to take a dip at the bottom! Great trail!
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olfgwalk
(Jul 6, 2021 at 14:23)
Basically XC for the top 50%. Lots of short downs and punchy ups. Really breaks up the flow which is fine if you're into that kind of thing. Bottom 50% is awesome. Super fast straight aways, some ruts, some nice lines to choice from. Would have been 4 or 5* if it wasn't for the XC style ups and downs at the top.
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forestbathing
(Jul 8, 2020 at 20:30)
Super fun trail! Couple punchy climbs to make you take your time and enjoy all of the slabs
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