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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Giveout and Gold Creek
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78952 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 30 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:41am (America/Vancouver)
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May 19, 2026 @ 5:45pm (America/Vancouver)
May 19, 2026
 Ideal conditions. All down trees have been cleared.
May 19, 2026 @ 2:01pm (America/Vancouver)
May 19, 2026
All trees have been cleared. trail is a bit wet but very all good to go.
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on Jun 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (4 votes)
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        Directions to upperhighballer trailhead (49.458730, -117.322280)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About UpperHighBaller

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How hard is UpperHighBaller?
        UpperHighBaller is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 16.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for UpperHighBaller?
        The trail has 499 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,624 ft to 5,124 ft.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How long is UpperHighBaller?
        UpperHighBaller is 3,022 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on UpperHighBaller?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on UpperHighBaller. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride UpperHighBaller?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride UpperHighBaller are:
        • July (32 activities)
        • September (15 activities)
        • August (13 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access UpperHighBaller? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to UpperHighBaller are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride UpperHighBaller?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride UpperHighBaller. The trail is 3,022 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is UpperHighBaller?
        UpperHighBaller is a very popular trail. There have been 1,074 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,079 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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