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1.5 miles
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-1,842 ft
Descent
00:38:26
Avg time
-1,840 ft
Altitude change
2,164 ft
Altitude min
4,004 ft
Altitude max
4,004 ft
Altitude start
2,165 ft
Altitude end
-23.1%
Grade
-109.6%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:38:26
Avg time

Slabalanche Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nelson's North Shore
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #49529 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80573 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

The name says it all. A bedrock nirvana of big slabs linked with ultra
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 17, 2026
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Slabalanche Trail Reports

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Jul 27, 2026 @ 6:26pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 27, 2026
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NCC trail crew has cleared trail T2B of recent blowdown. Trail is in good shape at the moment.
Jul 18, 2026 @ 1:26pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 18, 2026
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jul 18, 2026 @ 6:16am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 18, 2026
Friend attempted it yesterday & reported loads of downed trees.
Jul 2, 2026 @ 4:43pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 2, 2026
I was just kicked out by a cranky woman at the gate. She informed me that it is her property and bikers are not welcome.
Jul 2, 2026 @ 4:37pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 2, 2026
Be aware, Crazy guy turning people around after gate claiming it’s private property.
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Avg: 4.66 (18 votes)
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        Directions to slabalanche trailhead (49.606250, -117.204470)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Slabalanche

        ▼ Where is Slabalanche located?
        Slabalanche 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 49.60625, -117.20447.
        ▼ How hard is Slabalanche?
        Slabalanche is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 23.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slabalanche?
        Slabalanche has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,842 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,164 ft to 4,004 ft.
        ▼ Is Slabalanche a point to point trail?
        Slabalanche is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Slabalanche?
        Slabalanche is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slabalanche?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Slabalanche. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slabalanche?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slabalanche are:
        • August (10 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Slabalanche? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slabalanche are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Slabalanche?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride Slabalanche. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Slabalanche?
        Slabalanche is a moderately popular trail. There have been 303 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 298 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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