more stats
1,391 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-102 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
1,854 ft
Altitude min
1,958 ft
Altitude max
1,956 ft
Altitude start
1,864 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-34%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
312 ft
Distance climb
1,043 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:03:54
Avg time

Upper Half Nelson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #22991 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3268 in E-Biking
    • #130655 in Trail Running
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,109 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #342 in E-Biking
    • #7,478 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015

Stunning addition to Half-Nelson ends at the trailhead shed. All down, flowy, with lots of small hits to catch a bit of air on. A couple of short bridges. Mainly straight line with a few trees to deek around that make it super interesting. Great warm-up to HN.

Tags
BridgesFlowyJumps
Trail Supporters
  • Dream Wizards
    since 2015
    Builder
  • Dream Wizards
    since 2015
    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 20 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 696 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 4,807 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Spent some time limbing branches and draining small puddles. This work is authorized by Dream Wizards Partnership Agreement with the Province. ...
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on Jun 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.5 (66 votes)
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      Directions to upper-half-nelson trailhead (49.744310, -123.061730)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Half Nelson located?
      Upper Half Nelson is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.74431, -123.06173.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Half Nelson?
      Upper Half Nelson is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Half Nelson?
      Upper Half Nelson has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,854 ft to 1,958 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Half Nelson a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Half Nelson is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Half Nelson?
      Upper Half Nelson is 1,391 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Half Nelson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Half Nelson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Half Nelson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Half Nelson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Half Nelson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Half Nelson. The trail is 1,391 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Half Nelson?
      Upper Half Nelson is a very popular trail. There have been 25,609 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29,719 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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