more stats
1,217 ft
Distance
-365 ft
Descent
00:01:46
Avg time
-365 ft
Altitude change
3,929 ft
Altitude min
4,294 ft
Altitude max
4,294 ft
Altitude start
3,930 ft
Altitude end
-30%
Grade
-109.5%
Grade max
-5.3%
Grade min
1,184 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:01:46
Avg time

Upper Skirt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Station
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52965 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14960 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,629 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #980 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Like Spacejunk, a steep loamy line destined for greatness.

Tags
Loamy
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 31 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 124 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Upper Skirt Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2026 @ 5:57am (America/Creston)
Sep 22, 2026
Jun 12, 2026 @ 12:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 12, 2026
Mint Paddington 👌🏼
Apr 29, 2026 @ 2:44pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 29, 2026
reporter
Absolutely clobbered by blow down. Cut half of it ran out of gas will be back soon.
Apr 15, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 15, 2026
Just after the Entrance there is a large clump of blow down of large trees. Its hard to see where the trail even goes form there.
Sep 22, 2025 @ 6:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 22, 2025
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Status:
on Sep 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.44 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-skirt trailhead (49.487250, -117.257380)

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      0:56 | 98 | May 19, 2025 , Nelson
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      151 | Jun 26, 2020 , Nelson

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Skirt located?
      Upper Skirt is located in Mountain Station, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Station trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48725, -117.25738.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Skirt?
      Upper Skirt is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 30%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Skirt?
      The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,929 ft to 4,294 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Skirt a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Skirt is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Skirt?
      Upper Skirt is 1,217 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Skirt?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Skirt. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Skirt?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Skirt are:
      • June (23 activities)
      • August (17 activities)
      • May (15 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Skirt? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Skirt are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Skirt?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Skirt. The trail is 1,217 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Skirt?
      Upper Skirt is a very popular trail. There have been 559 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 566 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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