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1,391 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-102 ft
Descent
00:03:52
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
1,854 ft
Altitude min
1,958 ft
Altitude max
1,956 ft
Altitude start
1,864 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-34%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
312 ft
Distance climb
1,043 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:03:52
Avg time
Upper Half Nelson Details
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Riding AreaDiamond Head
Squamish, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2015
Stunning addition to Half-Nelson ends at the trailhead shed. All down, flowy, with lots of small hits to catch a bit of air on. A couple of short bridges. Mainly straight line with a few trees to deek around that make it super interesting. Great warm-up to HN.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 21 rides
- 12 miles average
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to upper-half-nelson trailhead
(49.744310, -123.061730)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Half Nelson
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Where is Upper Half Nelson located?
Upper Half Nelson is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.74431, -123.06173.
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How hard is Upper Half Nelson?
Upper Half Nelson is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Half Nelson?
Upper Half Nelson has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,854 ft to 1,958 ft.
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Is Upper Half Nelson a point to point trail?
Yes, Upper Half Nelson is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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