more stats
1,808 ft
Distance
-510 ft
Descent
00:05:38
Avg time
-510 ft
Altitude change
3,404 ft
Altitude min
3,914 ft
Altitude max
3,914 ft
Altitude start
3,406 ft
Altitude end
-28.2%
Grade
-72.1%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
1,808 ft
Distance down
00:05:38
Avg time

Space Junk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Station
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #70226 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59475 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Gnarly steeps overlaid by a root matrix hell. If that sounds good to you, this is an old-school sleeper, worth the work.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 124 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Space Junk Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2026 @ 5:57am (America/Creston)
Sep 22, 2026
 Clear to the Washtub junction. Rough as fuck.
Aug 17, 2026 @ 6:10pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 17, 2026
Tree down
Jul 3, 2026 @ 1:04pm (America/Creston)
Jul 3, 2026
Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 13, 2026
Apr 18, 2026 @ 4:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 18, 2026
One tree down at the start of the last cut block before turnoff the washtub, pretty easy ride around without dismount, pre mint dirt
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Status:
on Sep 22, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4:12 | 406 | Jun 12, 2020 , Nelson

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      1 Review & Comments

      Twowheelsforever
      Steeps to navigate, roots to dodge. Sooo fun

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Space Junk located?
      Space Junk is located in Mountain Station, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Station trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48847, -117.26101.
      ▼ How hard is Space Junk?
      Space Junk is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 28.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Space Junk?
      The trail has 510 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,404 ft to 3,914 ft.
      ▼ Is Space Junk a point to point trail?
      Yes, Space Junk is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Space Junk?
      Space Junk is 1,808 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Space Junk?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Space Junk. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Space Junk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Space Junk are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Space Junk?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Space Junk. The trail is 1,808 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Space Junk?
      Space Junk is a very popular trail. There have been 609 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 596 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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