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4,314 ft
Distance
-484 ft
Descent
00:09:24
Avg time
-486 ft
Altitude change
2,617 ft
Altitude min
3,103 ft
Altitude max
3,103 ft
Altitude start
2,618 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-38.8%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
4,196 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:09:24
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Lefty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Morning Mountain
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3935 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2130 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Pump Track, Wallride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014

Addictive link up of berms, tabletops and gaps that sparked Nelson’s thirst for more machine built jump trails.

All gaps are optional and have ride arounds.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 13.0 km average
6 Months
  • 90 rides
  • 11.1 km avg distance
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  • 1,154 rides
  • Last: Jun 22, 2026
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Jun 18, 2026 @ 10:51am (America/Creston)
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May 6, 2026 @ 7:45am (America/Vancouver)
May 6, 2026
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Tree cleared
Apr 30, 2026 @ 6:44pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 30, 2026
 Tree down shortly after rock berm
Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:39pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 28, 2026
 reporter Open for business. Freshly raked and tuned by trail crew.
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Avg: 4.24 (66 votes)
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        Directions to lefty trailhead (49.483310, -117.354660)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lefty

        ▼ Where is Lefty located?
        Lefty is located in Morning Mountain, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Morning Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48331, -117.35466.
        ▼ How hard is Lefty?
        Lefty is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lefty?
        The trail has 484 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,617 ft to 3,103 ft.
        ▼ Is Lefty a point to point trail?
        Yes, Lefty is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.

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