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1,749 ft
Distance
-209 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
-209 ft
Altitude change
4,281 ft
Altitude min
4,490 ft
Altitude max
4,490 ft
Altitude start
4,281 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
1,690 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:02:03
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Lowballer Details
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Riding AreaGiveout and Gold Creek
Nelson, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Forks off of Highballer and provides a sweet alternate ending back in the forest.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 73 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to lowballer trailhead
(49.469740, -117.335660)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowballer
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Where is Lowballer located?
Lowballer 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 49.46974, -117.33566.
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How hard is Lowballer?
Lowballer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 11.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Lowballer?
The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,281 ft to 4,490 ft.
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Is Lowballer a point to point trail?
Yes, Lowballer is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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