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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
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Riding Area
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking#10068 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Hiking
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Year Opened2014
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Land OwnerHancock Forest Management
Take Me To Your Leader (TM2YL) is a hand build single tack climb that links the bottom of the Turners and Lollipop trails with the start of Top Dog, Smasher and HotBox. It also creates a loop that leads back to the top of Turners, IV Line and Firball. It is one of the key climbing link trails in Codgers. It is well built and suitable for a wide range of skill and fitness levels. New trail grade in 2021.
Access Info
You need a Hancock Forest Access Permit to ride this trail. They cost $10 for a 2 week pass (purchased from bike shops in Nelson) or you get a year permit with Nelson Mountain Bike Club membership (ww.nelsonmtb.club)
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Take Me To Your Leader multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change224 ft
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Altitude min571 ft
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Altitude max817 ft
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Altitude start593 ft
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Altitude end817 ft
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Grade7.3%
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Grade max-12.6%
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Grade min48.5%
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Distance climb2,257 ft
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Distance down528 ft
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Distance flat203 ft
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Avg time00:10:12
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Avg reverse time00:04:51
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
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- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- Last: Jul 8, 2025
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