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- Hike
6 trails
- Trail Running
6 trails
Region Details
6 hike trails
Region Status
Open as of Sep 2, 2025Hike Stats
- Global Ranking
- #11,200
- State Ranking
- #420
- Trails (view details)
- 6
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 6
- Trails Trail Running
- 6
- Total Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 1,188 ft
- Total Descent
- 161 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,156 ft
- Reports
- 94
- Photos
- 4
- Ridden Counter
- 871
Popular Pulpit Rock Hiking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 1,059 ft • 420 • • hike
Extremely popular hiking trail very close to Nelson. Leads to a wonderful view of Nelson and the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. The trail leads on to other trails further up the mountain.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 4,262 ft • 880 ft • 139 • • hike
Easier route to the Flagpole with multiple switchbacks. Some steep sections.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 689 ft • 0 ft • 134 • • hike
Bottom easy segment of Flagpole Trail beginning near Pulpit Rock
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 364 ft • 0 ft • 107 • • hike
A short bypass trail around a steep bit of rock on the main trail to Pulpit Rock.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,648 ft • 1,036 ft • 69 • • hike
Steep trail with no steps and short cliff-like sections.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 433 ft • 0 ft • 1 •
James Johnstone Regional Park Trail
Pulpit Rock Routes
4 miles • 3,770 ft • 5 •
Following the CBC Tower trail takes you to the very summit of Mount Nelson (or Elephant Mountain as some...
• 8 miles • 6,559 ft • 5 •
• 1 mile • 251 ft • 2 •
• 4 miles • 3,118 ft • 7 •
• 6 miles • 3,262 ft • 6 •
• 3 miles • 1,891 ft • 2 •
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagpole Trail (Easier) | Sep 2, 2025 @ 12:22pm Sep 2, 2025 | Very Dry | tmowat | ||
| Flagpole Trail (Easy Segment) | Sep 2, 2025 @ 12:22pm Sep 2, 2025 | Very Dry | tmowat | ||
| Pulpit Rock | Sep 2, 2025 @ 12:22pm Sep 2, 2025 | Very Dry | tmowat | ||
| James Johnstone Regional Park Trail | Jun 7, 2025 @ 2:51pm Jun 7, 2025 | Very Dry | Powsinoga | ||
| Pulpit Rock Trail (Easy Segment) | Oct 17, 2023 @ 12:16pm Oct 17, 2023 | Ideal | tmowat | ||
| Flagpole Trail (Difficult) | Oct 10, 2023 @ 12:10pm Oct 10, 2023 | Dry | Ryanseanj |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DennissREh9Q | wishlist | region | activity #97086219 | Jun 15, 2026 @ 9:04pm Jun 15, 2026 |
| QW0DZWCY | wishlist | trail | activity #94783439 | May 15, 2026 @ 6:32pm May 15, 2026 |
| P8849 | wishlist | trail | activity #91827703 | Apr 3, 2026 @ 8:54am Apr 3, 2026 |
| tmowat | add | report | activity #79515538 and 2 more | Sep 2, 2025 @ 3:14pm Sep 2, 2025 |
| GordonAL8u0q | wishlist | trail | activity #78655163 | Aug 21, 2025 @ 9:42pm Aug 21, 2025 |
Nearby Riding Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Station | 1 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 2 km |
| Lyon's Bluff | 2.4 km | ||||
| Morning Mountain | 3 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2.6 km |
| Giveout and Gold Creek | 8 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2.9 km |
| Svoboda Road | 7 | 15 | 3 | 3.5 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 1 | 88 | 52 | |||||||||
| Hike | 6 | 3 miles | 161 ft | 1,188 ft | 2,156 ft | #11,200 | #420 | 4 | 94 | 1 | 1,209 | |
| Trail Running | 6 | 3 miles | 161 ft | 1,188 ft | 2,156 ft | #11,674 | #425 | 94 | 1 | 961 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Pulpit Rock
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What are the highest rated hiking trails in Pulpit Rock?
The highest rated hiking trails in Pulpit Rock are:
- Pulpit Rock (0/5)
- Flagpole Trail (Easy Segment) (0/5)
- Flagpole Trail (Easier) (0/5)
- Pulpit Rock Trail (Easy Segment) (0/5)
- Flagpole Trail (Difficult) (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to hike in Pulpit Rock?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to hike in Pulpit Rock are:
- July (6 activities)
- August (4 activities)
- May (3 activities)
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Where can I park to hike in Pulpit Rock?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Pulpit Rock. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Pulpit Rock?
The longest trail in Pulpit Rock is Pulpit Rock at 1.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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