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1,808 ft
Distance
-510 ft
Descent
00:05:38
Avg time
-510 ft
Altitude change
3,404 ft
Altitude min
3,914 ft
Altitude max
3,914 ft
Altitude start
3,406 ft
Altitude end
-28.2%
Grade
-72.1%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
1,808 ft
Distance down
00:05:38
Avg time
Space Junk Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaMountain Station
Nelson, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Gnarly steeps overlaid by a root matrix hell. If that sounds good to you, this is an old-school sleeper, worth the work.
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- 1 rides
- 6 miles average
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- 7 miles avg distance
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- 103 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to space-junk trailhead
(49.488470, -117.261010)
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Routes with this trail
57 miles • 15,424 ft • 27 • Out & Back •
If the triple crown is so fun, why not do it twice?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Space Junk
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Where is Space Junk located?
Space Junk is located in Mountain Station, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Station trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48847, -117.26101.
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How hard is Space Junk?
Space Junk is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 28.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Space Junk?
The trail has 510 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,404 ft to 3,914 ft.
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Is Space Junk a point to point trail?
Yes, Space Junk is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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