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1,762 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-425 ft
Descent
00:08:40
Avg time
-423 ft
Altitude change
2,080 ft
Altitude min
2,503 ft
Altitude max
2,503 ft
Altitude start
2,080 ft
Altitude end
-24%
Grade
-58.9%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
1,627 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:08:40
Avg time

Shitacker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nelson's North Shore
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82031 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83824 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Gap Jump, Rock Face

If you want to check out what the pros are hitting this is a cool trail. The top has a massive jump line but easy around routes are available for all features (definitely a look before you leap situation). It then turns into rocky downhill with a few slabs before merging back onto lower Nooner.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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Jul 23, 2025 @ 3:50pm
Jul 23, 2025
 all trees cleared off trail
Jul 20, 2025 @ 10:14am
Jul 20, 2025
 Large tree across trail at the top. Smaller tree down across bridge before slabs.
May 16, 2023 @ 2:25pm
May 16, 2023
Apr 2, 2022 @ 10:57am
Apr 2, 2022
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Dec 3, 2021 @ 12:07pm
Dec 3, 2021
 Snow free, with some sections of deadly hoarfrost at the top of the trail.
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on Jul 23, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shitacker

        ▼ Where is Shitacker located?
        Shitacker 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 49.61746, -117.11845.
        ▼ How hard is Shitacker?
        Shitacker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 24%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shitacker?
        Shitacker has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 425 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,080 ft to 2,503 ft.
        ▼ Is Shitacker a point to point trail?
        Shitacker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Shitacker?
        Shitacker is 1,762 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shitacker?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shitacker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shitacker?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shitacker are:
        • August (7 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Shitacker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shitacker are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Shitacker?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Shitacker. The trail is 1,762 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Shitacker?
        Shitacker is a moderately popular trail. There have been 381 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 391 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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