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2.7 miles
Distance
1,939 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
01:21:19
Avg time
1,804 ft
Altitude change
4,251 ft
Altitude min
6,055 ft
Altitude max
4,251 ft
Altitude start
6,056 ft
Altitude end
12.6%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
48.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,893 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
01:21:19
Avg time

Upper Hitman Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nelson's North Shore
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Adaptive Biking
    • Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Upper Hitman Access Trail Reports

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Sep 4, 2026 @ 6:26am (America/Vancouver)
24 hours
The roadbed is clear to Burn and Beyond singletrack, except for one tree you have to walk over, and one tree you have to ride around.
Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:15pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 25, 2026
Approach to hitman is pretty well all clear, cleared a bunch on the way to burn and beyond but still a few chainsaw size trees on the road
Jul 12, 2026 @ 11:29am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 12, 2026
 Road until the pullback is clear and in good shape (minus the water bars) The singletrack bypassing the pullback is mostly clear minus a few...
May 23, 2026 @ 7:42pm (America/Vancouver)
May 23, 2026
Road is in good shape but when it turns to singletrack there is many many trees down. This will require significant saw work to make even remotely...
Jul 12, 2023 @ 2:30pm
Jul 12, 2023
 Well travelled and in decent shape, almost better than Sitkum FSR.
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        Directions to upper-hitman-access trailhead (49.615300, -117.192220)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Hitman Access

        ▼ Where is Upper Hitman Access located?
        Upper Hitman Access is located in Nelson's North Shore, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Nelson's North Shore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.6153, -117.19222.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Hitman Access?
        Upper Hitman Access has 1,939 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,251 ft to 6,055 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Hitman Access a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper Hitman Access is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Hitman Access?
        Upper Hitman Access is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Hitman Access?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Hitman Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Hitman Access?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Hitman Access are:
        • August (2 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Hitman Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Hitman Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Hitman Access?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 9 minutes to ride Upper Hitman Access. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Hitman Access?
        Upper Hitman Access is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 51 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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