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2,592 ft
Distance
-1,004 ft
Descent
00:15:32
Avg time
-1,004 ft
Altitude change
3,260 ft
Altitude min
4,265 ft
Altitude max
4,265 ft
Altitude start
3,261 ft
Altitude end
-38.7%
Grade
-92.9%
Grade max
-4.6%
Grade min
2,592 ft
Distance down
00:15:32
Avg time

Upper Stikum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nelson's North Shore
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #116063 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178289 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Wicked trail, with some sharp-ass steeps that end with hard left hand
corners. Not really worth it when conditions are too dry.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10.3 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Upper Stikum Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2026 @ 5:13pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 16, 2026
 reporter Several trees down and lots of rubble. Needs some love
Sep 24, 2025 @ 5:51pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 24, 2025
All trees are cleared. Some light brushing and raking in important spots. the trail is pretty dry but after a bit of rain it's gonna be perfect....
May 20, 2025 @ 9:24am
May 20, 2025
 Many many many trees down. Chainsaw needed. Trees aside, this is a sick track!
Sep 2, 2024 @ 4:16pm
Sep 2, 2024
 3 trees down at the top and then another two mid trail.
Sep 24, 2023 @ 3:57am
Sep 24, 2023
 One tree down within the first 50m of the start. Another down towards the bottom and a few fallen/hanging trees creating some hazards but easily...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Stikum

        ▼ Where is Upper Stikum located?
        Upper Stikum 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 49.61675, -117.19378.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Stikum?
        Upper Stikum is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 38.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Stikum?
        The trail has 1,004 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,260 ft to 4,265 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Stikum a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper Stikum is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Stikum?
        Upper Stikum is 2,592 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Stikum?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Stikum. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Stikum?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Stikum are:
        • May (3 activities)
        • July (2 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Stikum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Stikum are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Stikum?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Upper Stikum. The trail is 2,592 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Stikum?
        Upper Stikum is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 66 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 62 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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