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1.2 miles
Distance
-1,220 ft
Descent
00:30:56
Avg time
-1,222 ft
Altitude change
1,824 ft
Altitude min
3,047 ft
Altitude max
3,047 ft
Altitude start
1,824 ft
Altitude end
-19.7%
Grade
-90.5%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:30:56
Avg time

Newtsac Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Nelson's North Shore
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32953 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55995 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Roller Coaster, Skinny

Newtsac.

The Northshore masterpiece is highlighted by big rock rolls and fast flowy riding with bigger wood-work and steeps scattered throughout

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Newtsac Trail Reports

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Jun 12, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 12, 2026
Mint! Rock in the road from previous report is still there.
May 31, 2026 @ 6:39pm (America/Vancouver)
May 31, 2026
Big rock blocks the road ~300m from top of the FSR, an easy push/pedal to the trail. Rest of trail is clear and running great.
Mar 8, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 8, 2026
Cleared a tree toward the top. Large tree down just above power line crossing.
Feb 8, 2026 @ 4:38pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 8, 2026
Large tree down. On a right hander, comes up quick. A ways before the power line.
Dec 14, 2025 @ 7:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 14, 2025
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on Jun 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.76 (24 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to newtsac trailhead (49.623480, -117.089690)

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        youtuber PUSHING MY LIMITS // Drop Progression on a...
        6:11 | 758 | Nov 20, 2020 , Nelson
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        9:49 | 865 | May 7, 2021 , Nelson
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        10:30 | 1306 | Oct 30, 2018 , Nelson
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Newtsac

        Where is Newtsac located?
        Newtsac is located in Nelson's North Shore, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Nelson's North Shore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.62348, -117.08969.
        How hard is Newtsac?
        Newtsac is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Newtsac?
        The trail has 1,220 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,824 ft to 3,047 ft.
        Is Newtsac a point to point trail?
        Yes, Newtsac is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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