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676 ft
Distance
-300 ft
Descent
00:04:34
Avg time
-300 ft
Altitude change
2,296 ft
Altitude min
2,595 ft
Altitude max
2,595 ft
Altitude start
2,297 ft
Altitude end
-44.4%
Grade
-122.4%
Grade max
-17.3%
Grade min
676 ft
Distance down
00:04:34
Avg time
Upper Hangnail Details
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Riding AreaSvoboda Road
Nelson, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Rock Garden
Alternate ending to 13 steps if you are looking to ride Lwr Hangnail or head back to Svoboda parking area. Starts as a left fork off of lower 13 Steps and comes out near .5km on
Svoboda Rd. Last switchback before the road is quite tight and technical.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 4 miles avg distance
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- 11 rides
- Last: Mar 29, 2026
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Directions to upper-hangnail trailhead
(49.512190, -117.258020)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Hangnail
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Where is Upper Hangnail located?
Upper Hangnail is located in Svoboda Road, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Svoboda Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51219, -117.25802.
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How hard is Upper Hangnail?
Upper Hangnail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 44.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Hangnail?
The trail has 300 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,296 ft to 2,595 ft.
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Is Upper Hangnail a point to point trail?
Yes, Upper Hangnail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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