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591 ft
Distance
-32 ft
Descent
635 ft
High Point
-32 ft
Altitude change
603 ft
Altitude min
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

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 [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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      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 busy is Upper Tow-Nail?
      Upper Tow-Nail is a very popular trail. There have been 90 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 186 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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