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1.1 miles
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-843 ft
Descent
00:19:15
Avg time
-822 ft
Altitude change
4,873 ft
Altitude min
5,707 ft
Altitude max
5,695 ft
Altitude start
4,872 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-69%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
584 ft
Distance climb
4,800 ft
Distance down
502 ft
Distance flat
00:19:15
Avg time
Upper Goldmember Details
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Riding AreaGiveout and Gold Creek
Nelson, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Starts off with a brisk push into a techy XC line, but quickly turns into a session of flowing steeps with a few jumps.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 miles average
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- 5 miles avg distance
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- 49 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to upper-goldmember trailhead
(49.432030, -117.298440)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Goldmember
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Where is Upper Goldmember located?
Upper Goldmember 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 49.43203, -117.29844.
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How hard is Upper Goldmember?
Upper Goldmember is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14%.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Goldmember?
Upper Goldmember has 7 m of elevation gain. The trail has 257 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,485 m to 1,740 m.
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Is Upper Goldmember a point to point trail?
Yes, Upper Goldmember is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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