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3,022 ft
Distance
-499 ft
Descent
00:06:15
Avg time
-500 ft
Altitude change
4,624 ft
Altitude min
5,124 ft
Altitude max
5,124 ft
Altitude start
4,626 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade
-57.8%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
2,694 ft
Distance down
240 ft
Distance flat
00:06:15
Avg time
UpperHighBaller Details
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Riding AreaGiveout and Gold Creek
Nelson, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#78952 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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- 11 miles average
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- 13 miles avg distance
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- 196 rides
- Last: Jun 11, 2026
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Directions to upperhighballer trailhead
(49.458730, -117.322280)
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Frequently Asked Questions About UpperHighBaller
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Where is UpperHighBaller located?
UpperHighBaller is located in Giveout and Gold Creek, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Giveout and Gold Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.45873, -117.32228.
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How hard is UpperHighBaller?
UpperHighBaller is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 16.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for UpperHighBaller?
The trail has 152 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,410 m to 1,562 m.
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Is UpperHighBaller a point to point trail?
UpperHighBaller is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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