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1,155 ft
Distance
-102 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
-102 ft
Altitude change
3,592 ft
Altitude min
3,695 ft
Altitude max
3,695 ft
Altitude start
3,593 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
1,155 ft
Distance down
00:03:31
Avg time

Upper Log Jam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Svoboda Road
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #181280 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58892 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

Fun section that avoids the most techy sections of Log Jam, it runs fast and flowy between rock faces.

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 146 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Upper Log Jam Trail Reports

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Jul 9, 2026 @ 7:08am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 9, 2026
 Lots of bear shit along trail. Make noise!
Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 23, 2026
Mar 15, 2026 @ 2:23pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 15, 2026
 Snow dunes worked for fat tires.
Nov 19, 2025 @ 8:07am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 19, 2025
 Cleared a tree off the side of the trail. All good.
Oct 23, 2025 @ 12:14pm (America/Creston)
Oct 23, 2025
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        Directions to upper-log-jam trailhead (49.523970, -117.227070)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Log Jam

        ▼ Where is Upper Log Jam located?
        Upper Log Jam is located in Svoboda Road, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Svoboda Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52397, -117.22707.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Log Jam?
        Upper Log Jam is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Log Jam?
        The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,592 ft to 3,695 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Log Jam a point to point trail?
        Upper Log Jam is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Log Jam?
        Upper Log Jam is 1,155 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Log Jam?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Log Jam. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Log Jam?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Log Jam are:
        • May (22 activities)
        • June (20 activities)
        • July (14 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Log Jam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Log Jam are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Log Jam?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Upper Log Jam. The trail is 1,155 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Log Jam?
        Upper Log Jam is a very popular trail. There have been 891 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 943 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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