more stats
755 ft
Distance
-51 ft
Descent
00:00:48
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
3,107 ft
Altitude min
3,159 ft
Altitude max
3,158 ft
Altitude start
3,107 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-14.1%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
627 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:00:48
Avg time

Watered Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Svoboda Road
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #45971 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8955 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,230 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #632 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge, Rock Face

Short little descent avoiding the washed out section of Svoboda traverse. Pump and flow

Tags
Rock slabsSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 275 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on May 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Watered Down located?
      Watered Down is located in Svoboda Road, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Svoboda Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51656, -117.24431.
      ▼ How hard is Watered Down?
      Watered Down is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Watered Down?
      The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,107 ft to 3,159 ft.
      ▼ Is Watered Down a point to point trail?
      Yes, Watered Down is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Watered Down?
      Watered Down is 755 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Watered Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Watered Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Watered Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Watered Down are:
      • June (25 activities)
      • May (24 activities)
      • July (21 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Watered Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Watered Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Watered Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Watered Down. The trail is 755 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Watered Down?
      Watered Down is a very popular trail. There have been 2,046 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,939 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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