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2,415 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
2,685 ft
High Point
-47 ft
Altitude change
2,617 ft
Altitude min
2,664 ft
Altitude start
2,618 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-45.8%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
1,093 ft
Distance climb
1,066 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
1st Gear Details
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Riding AreaRover Creek
Nelson, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity50 in Dirtbiking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Nice contoured trail that keeps your sidehill game on point, ends at the Hellavator or drop onto the access road
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Directions to 1st-gear trailhead
(49.438290, -117.483280)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1st Gear
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Where is 1st Gear located?
1st Gear is located in Rover Creek, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Rover Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.43829, -117.48328.
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How hard is 1st Gear?
1st Gear is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2%.
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What is the elevation gain for 1st Gear?
1st Gear has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,617 ft to 2,685 ft.
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Is 1st Gear a point to point trail?
1st Gear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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