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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
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Riding AreaNelson's North Shore
Nelson, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
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- 36 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to shitacker trailhead
(49.617460, -117.118450)
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Nearby Trails
- Nooner 1,171 ft
- Morning Sickness 1,654 ft
- Connector 2,598 ft
- Upper Goosebumps 2,848 ft
- Goose Bumps 3,356 ft
Nelson's North Shore
Frequently Asked Questions About Shitacker
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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.
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How hard is Shitacker?
Shitacker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 24%.
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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.
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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.
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