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2,851 ft
Distance
-710 ft
Descent
00:45:25
Avg time
-710 ft
Altitude change
4,878 ft
Altitude min
5,588 ft
Altitude max
5,588 ft
Altitude start
4,879 ft
Altitude end
-24.9%
Grade
-55.7%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
2,851 ft
Distance down
00:45:25
Avg time
Powerslave Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGiveout and Gold Creek
Nelson, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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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 RatingModerate
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SeasonNot snow season
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Roller Coaster
From the Toughnut area, ride the ridge-top road to its northern end where the singletrack starts. Be aware of open pits and things start to speed up, until an abrupt bike push to the top of Morning Mountain. The popular start is by 13km of the Giveout West spur where the trail heads down and surfs though old mine rock dumps before rolling into the iconic Bears Den section that weaves through berms and rollers amongst an old growth cedar grove.
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Giveout Creek FSR
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 24.6 km average
6 Months
- 8 rides
- 16.7 km avg distance
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- 113 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to powerslave trailhead
(49.454160, -117.329890)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powerslave
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Where is Powerslave located?
Powerslave 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 49.45416, -117.32989.
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How hard is Powerslave?
Powerslave is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 24.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Powerslave?
The trail has 216 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,487 m to 1,703 m.
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Is Powerslave a point to point trail?
Yes, Powerslave is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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