more stats
1,073 ft
Distance
-180 ft
Descent
00:01:36
Avg time
-180 ft
Altitude change
2,941 ft
Altitude min
3,121 ft
Altitude max
3,121 ft
Altitude start
2,940 ft
Altitude end
-16.7%
Grade
-47.3%
Grade max
-5.1%
Grade min
1,073 ft
Distance down
00:01:36
Avg time

Upper Kut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Station
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69197 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37362 in E-Biking
    • #124375 in Trail Running
    • #339263 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,383 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,541 in E-Biking
    • #7,070 in Trail Running
    • #13,847 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump

Drops in steeply a few times, fun trail that drops you into Smiling Buddha

Tags
BridgesJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 97 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Upper Kut Trail Reports

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Mar 22, 2026
 Still really wet.
Sep 22, 2025 @ 6:46pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 22, 2025
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Sep 22, 2025 @ 8:20am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 22, 2025
 reporter Anderson Creek FSR is CLOSED today, Monday 22nd of September 7-3pm. Access via Racoon, Badger and Honey is allowed. NO ACCESS BEYOND THE...
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Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Kut located?
      Upper Kut is located in Mountain Station, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Station trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.49058, -117.26816.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Kut?
      Upper Kut is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Kut?
      The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,941 ft to 3,121 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Kut a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Kut is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Kut?
      Upper Kut is 1,073 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Kut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Kut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Kut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Kut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Kut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Kut. The trail is 1,073 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Kut?
      Upper Kut is a very popular trail. There have been 564 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 560 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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