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3,009 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:05:09
Avg time
-128 ft
Altitude change
4,468 ft
Altitude min
4,617 ft
Altitude max
4,617 ft
Altitude start
4,488 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
466 ft
Distance climb
1,864 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:05:09
Avg time
Highballer Details
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Riding AreaGiveout and Gold Creek
Nelson, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Almost a cross-country trail, but with a fast downhill to start and a rocky descent to finish.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 14 miles average
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- 14 miles avg distance
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- 203 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to highballer-65635 trailhead
(49.463300, -117.331150)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highballer
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Where is Highballer located?
Highballer is located in Giveout and Gold Creek, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Giveout and Gold Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.4633, -117.33115.
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How hard is Highballer?
Highballer is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Highballer?
Highballer has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,468 ft to 4,617 ft.
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Is Highballer a point to point trail?
Highballer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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