more stats
591 ft
Distance
-32 ft
Descent
00:00:51
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
603 ft
Altitude min
635 ft
Altitude max
635 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:00:51
Avg time

Upper Tow-Nail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ski Club
    Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #168901 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143053 in E-Biking
    • #45254 in Trail Running
    • #435905 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #38 in Mountain Biking · Northwest Territories [+]
    • #13 in E-Biking
    • #21 in Trail Running
    • #151 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Upper section of trail winding down the old tow hill. Mix of sand and rock.

Tags
Faint trailRock slabs

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 0 rides
  •  
All
  • 2 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Upper Tow-Nail Trail Reports

no reports have been added for Upper Tow-Nail yet, add a trail report.
Trail reports are used to indicate a trails current condition and inform builders and other users about any issues on a trail.
Status:
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (209)
close
      Directions to upper-townail trailhead (62.467700, -114.374140)
      View on Discover Map 3D Tour

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Upper Tow-Nail yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      1 more »
      Upper and Lower Tow-Nail Trails
      mtb
      2:51 | 55 | May 21, 2025 , Yellowknife

      Routes with this trail

      more »
      2
      Long Course
      6 miles • 835 ft • 23 • Loop •
      Proposed Course for the YK Enduro 2025

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Ski Club

      • By GIMBGIMBTF Pro & contributors
      • #844279 - 270 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Tow-Nail located?
      Upper Tow-Nail is located in Ski Club, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. It is part of the Ski Club trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 62.4677, -114.37414.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Tow-Nail?
      Upper Tow-Nail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Tow-Nail?
      The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 603 ft to 635 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Tow-Nail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Tow-Nail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Tow-Nail?
      Upper Tow-Nail is 591 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Tow-Nail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Tow-Nail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Tow-Nail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Tow-Nail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Tow-Nail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper Tow-Nail. The trail is 591 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Tow-Nail?
      Upper Tow-Nail is a very popular trail. There have been 99 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 209 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.