Nelson / Kaslo mountain biking

226 trails across Nelson and Kaslo, rated advanced, with 92 at the difficult end.

AreaKootenay Rockies

RatedAdvanced

TypeCommunity trail network

Trails226

Trails by grade

Easy58

Intermediate76

Difficult72

Extra difficult20

The Nelson and Kaslo network runs to 226 trails: 58 easy, 76 intermediate, 72 difficult and 20 extra difficult.

It is the most advanced of the large Kootenay networks by ratio.

Who maintains these trails

Nelson Cycling Club (NCC) builds and maintains the trails here.

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Trail networks are built and maintained by volunteers. Check with the association before riding after heavy rain or in shoulder season.

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Nelson / Kaslo mountain biking

226 trails across Nelson and Kaslo, rated advanced, with 92 at the difficult end.

AreaKootenay Rockies

RatedAdvanced

TypeCommunity trail network

Trails226

Trails by grade

Easy58

Intermediate76

Difficult72

Extra difficult20

The Nelson and Kaslo network runs to 226 trails: 58 easy, 76 intermediate, 72 difficult and 20 extra difficult.

It is the most advanced of the large Kootenay networks by ratio.

Getting there from Kelowna, BC

drive (one-way)

353 km

drive time

5h 7m

round-trip

$159.49

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