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1.6 miles
Distance
731 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:32:08
Avg time
685 ft
Altitude change
4,396 ft
Altitude min
5,081 ft
Altitude max
4,396 ft
Altitude start
5,082 ft
Altitude end
8.1%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
34.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,230 ft
Distance down
1,135 ft
Distance flat
00:32:08
Avg time

Very High Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Giveout and Gold Creek
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52739 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17349 in E-Biking
    • #63755 in Trail Running
    • #87584 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A great new addition to get you higher on Giveout A mix of machine and hand built singletrack that climbs past old and new Freeride lines and exits with an incredible view of Nelson and Kootenay Lake. From here you can access the new Upper Highballer entrance or climb the FSR a bit more and get to Powerslave.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 346 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Very High Trail Reports

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Sep 26, 2026 @ 9:20am (America/Creston)
1 day
Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:38am (America/Creston)
Aug 15, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:41am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 28, 2026
 Trail Crew did an amazing job clearing the recent down trees. The trail is in excellent condition. Thank you.
Jun 20, 2026 @ 7:45am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 20, 2026
 Kudos to the Trail Crew for repairing the trail tread from uprooted trees and the excellent bridge work to keep the trail flowing smoothly. Great...
May 28, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/Creston)
May 28, 2026
 Overall in great shape. A couple good peanut butter mud patches as you approach the top.
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on Sep 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to very-high trailhead (49.468580, -117.329390)
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      Routes with this trail

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      Bear's Den, Highballer, Bedframe Pedal Lap
      11 miles • 2,816 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Tech loop up and very high then down bear's den, highballer, and (double black).
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      ST6-24 Stage 2 Morning Mountain Half-Pint
      ★ 1.0 • 9 miles • 2,416 ft • 10 •
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      Yo Yo Yo (Nelson Triple Twice)
      57 miles • 15,424 ft • 27 • Out & Back •
      If the triple crown is so fun, why not do it twice?

      Trail Products

      4.5 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      lpatterson lpatterson
      HEADS UP! Saturday 27th June: Tackle the Toad trail event will be using this trail from 6am - 12pm
      gasman5
      Very well built. Some big old trees! Totally clear of deadfall today.
      Dadulator Dadulator
      Awesome climbing trail. Well built. Great forest!!

      Many very large trees down today. Some tricky bike packing to get over and around. Needs a professional to remove the trees.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Very High located?
      Very High 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 49.46858, -117.32939.
      ▼ How hard is Very High?
      Very High is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Very High?
      Very High has 731 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,396 ft to 5,081 ft.
      ▼ Is Very High a point to point trail?
      Very High is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Very High?
      Very High is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Very High?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Very High. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Very High? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Very High are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Very High?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Very High. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Very High?
      Very High is a very popular trail. There have been 1,579 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,672 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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