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5,220 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-510 ft
Descent
00:13:31
Avg time
-438 ft
Altitude change
2,276 ft
Altitude min
2,714 ft
Altitude max
2,714 ft
Altitude start
2,277 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-39.7%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
928 ft
Distance climb
4,009 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:13:31
Avg time
Badger Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMountain Station
Nelson, British Columbia -
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Voted DifficultyGreen (2 votes)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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
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TTFs on TrailLadder Bridge
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to badger trailhead
(49.494690, -117.271630)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 1,183 ft • 20 •
NCC/Backroads Fiver group ride up on Mtn Station. Mixing it up a bit to keep things interesting.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Badger
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Where is Badger located?
Badger is located in Mountain Station, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Station trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.49469, -117.27163.
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How hard is Badger?
Badger is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Badger?
Badger has 22 m of elevation gain. The trail has 156 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 694 m to 827 m.
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Is Badger a point to point trail?
Badger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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