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1.1 miles
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-843 ft
Descent
00:17:23
Avg time
-822 ft
Altitude change
4,873 ft
Altitude min
5,707 ft
Altitude max
5,695 ft
Altitude start
4,872 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-69%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
584 ft
Distance climb
4,800 ft
Distance down
502 ft
Distance flat
00:17:23
Avg time
Upper Goldmember Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaGiveout and Gold Creek
Nelson, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
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Provincial Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Starts off with a brisk push into a techy XC line, but quickly turns into a session of flowing steeps with a few jumps.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 15 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 62 rides
- Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Directions to upper-goldmember trailhead
(49.432030, -117.298440)
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Mar 1, 2017 , Nelson
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Aug 2, 2012 , Nelson
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