more stats
2,057 ft
Distance
-247 ft
Descent
00:02:47
Avg time
-247 ft
Altitude change
3,696 ft
Altitude min
3,944 ft
Altitude max
3,944 ft
Altitude start
3,698 ft
Altitude end
-12%
Grade
-34.4%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
2,057 ft
Distance down
00:02:47
Avg time

Upper Choker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blewett
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #91650 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61271 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,596 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,048 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Drops in off the start of 49er and is a worthy first choice if you are here
to ride more than one trail. Rolls through older, regenerated logging
blocks, and hits the road climb twice for a couple different options to
make small or big loops back up to your next trail choice.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 51 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Upper Choker Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 19, 2026
 reporter Trails and access have re opened. Thank you
Sep 7, 2026 @ 10:35am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 7, 2026
 reporter 49er trails will be closed September 8-18th for road maintenance, 7-5pm Monday to Friday. Crews plan to have access open after 5pm, and on...
Apr 23, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 23, 2026
Cleared. Could use a rake or leaf blow treatment.
May 11, 2025 @ 11:45am
May 11, 2025
 Clear of trees. Go get it.
May 10, 2025 @ 3:12pm
May 10, 2025
 One tree down about half way down that you’ll need to crawl over or under and then one towards the bottom that you can duck under. None of them...
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on Sep 19, 2026
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Choker located?
      Upper Choker is located in Blewett, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Blewett trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.46127, -117.40561.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Choker?
      Upper Choker is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Choker?
      The trail has 247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,696 ft to 3,944 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Choker a point to point trail?
      Upper Choker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Choker?
      Upper Choker is 2,057 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Choker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Choker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Choker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Choker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Choker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Choker. The trail is 2,057 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Choker?
      Upper Choker is a moderately popular trail. There have been 202 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 189 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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