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630 ft
Distance
-196 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
-196 ft
Altitude change
2,177 ft
Altitude min
2,373 ft
Altitude max
2,373 ft
Altitude start
2,175 ft
Altitude end
-31.1%
Grade
-48.8%
Grade max
-14.8%
Grade min
630 ft
Distance down
00:01:19
Avg time

Upper Backdoor Man Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Svoboda Road
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #207452 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84467 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
    Drop, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Another rough and rowdy trail, drops in approx. 1.5Km on Svoboda Rd, and heads down to the BNR. Left on the rail grade and drop back in for a second-half of never-ending steepness and rock chaos that spits you out on Bealby Point Rd.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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        Directions to upper-backdoor-man trailhead (49.514490, -117.258520)

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        0:54 | 26 | Jun 3, 2025 , Nelson
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        2:35 | 288 | Mar 22, 2020 , Nelson

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Backdoor Man

        ▼ Where is Upper Backdoor Man located?
        Upper Backdoor Man is located in Svoboda Road, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Svoboda Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51449, -117.25852.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Backdoor Man?
        Upper Backdoor Man is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 31.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Backdoor Man?
        The trail has 196 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,177 ft to 2,373 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Backdoor Man a point to point trail?
        Upper Backdoor Man is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Backdoor Man?
        Upper Backdoor Man is 630 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Backdoor Man?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Backdoor Man. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Backdoor Man?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Backdoor Man are:
        • March (28 activities)
        • May (6 activities)
        • April (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Backdoor Man? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Backdoor Man are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Backdoor Man?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper Backdoor Man. The trail is 630 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Backdoor Man?
        Upper Backdoor Man is a moderately popular trail. There have been 345 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 462 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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