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1,614 ft
Distance
-308 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-308 ft
Altitude change
2,625 ft
Altitude min
2,933 ft
Altitude max
2,933 ft
Altitude start
2,625 ft
Altitude end
-19.1%
Grade
-45.1%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
1,614 ft
Distance down
00:03:44
Avg time
Smiling Buddha Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaMountain Station
Nelson, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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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, Drop, Gap Jump, Skinny
Good mix up of moderate grade trail and rolling woodwork.
Trail Supporters
Nelson Mountain Bike GuideSponsor
Local Trail Association
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trail development & maintenance.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 5 miles average
6 Months
- 159 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
All
- 620 rides
- Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to smiling-buddha trailhead
(49.493520, -117.268660)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Ladder Drop
- Rock Drop Jump
- Skinny (low height) Skinny
- Wall Ride Wallride
- Wooden Bridge Ladder Bridge
Routes with this trail
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★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 1,183 ft • 20 •
NCC/Backroads Fiver group ride up on Mtn Station. Mixing it up a bit to keep things interesting.
35 miles • 9,158 ft • 17 • Loop •
Map of a possible Triple Crown. Choose your own adventure on the down.
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clandrock
Very fun trail. Dark blue, black if you do every feature.
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