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1.1 miles
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-806 ft
Descent
00:12:52
Avg time
-788 ft
Altitude change
3,141 ft
Altitude min
3,948 ft
Altitude max
3,948 ft
Altitude start
3,159 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-45.7%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
463 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:12:52
Avg time

Illuminati Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Morning Mountain
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52009 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43280 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
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    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A slight step back from the other DH lines that milks some flowy side-hill terrain to avoid the steep sections on Placenta.

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  • 25.3 km average
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  • 14.6 km avg distance
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Jun 5, 2026 @ 12:42pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 5, 2026
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Trees cleared
May 29, 2026 @ 11:44pm (America/Vancouver)
May 29, 2026
3 trees down as of 6.30pm May 29. Locations on pics. Otherwise running mint.
May 28, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/Creston)
May 28, 2026
May 2, 2026 @ 12:50pm (America/Vancouver)
May 2, 2026
Apr 29, 2026 @ 7:04pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 29, 2026
Watch out for the aggressive grouse towards the end of the trail 😬
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Ideal
Avg: 3.67 (24 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Illuminati

        Where is Illuminati located?
        Illuminati is located in Morning Mountain, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Morning Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.47624, -117.34481.
        How hard is Illuminati?
        Illuminati is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Illuminati?
        Illuminati has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 806 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,141 ft to 3,948 ft.
        Is Illuminati a point to point trail?
        Yes, Illuminati is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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