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1.3 miles
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-284 ft
Descent
00:20:10
Avg time
-155 ft
Altitude change
3,892 ft
Altitude min
4,078 ft
Altitude max
4,078 ft
Altitude start
3,924 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-28.2%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
1,873 ft
Distance climb
3,970 ft
Distance down
991 ft
Distance flat
00:20:10
Avg time
Antler Details
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Riding AreaSmallwood Creek
Nelson, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Fresh, cross country spinner with technical bits and a section skirting
an old growth forest. Gets the blood pumping and is a perfect warm
up for the climbing to come on the Smallwood Creek Trail.
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(49.513920, -117.474090)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antler
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Where is Antler located?
Antler is located in Smallwood Creek, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Smallwood Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51392, -117.47409.
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How hard is Antler?
Antler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Antler?
Antler has 127 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 284 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,892 ft to 4,078 ft.
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Is Antler a point to point trail?
Antler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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