Half Nelson
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Style of riding: DH/All Mountain/Enduro/XC
Distance: 9km
Time: 45 mins – 2+ hours
Elevation Gain: 420 meters (including bonus lap down Another Mans Gold)
Trail-head: Click for Google Maps location or drive up Mamquam Rd past Quest University and park where it intersects with Ring Creek FSR on your left (aprox 2-5 mins driving past the University). You can park on the right hand side of the road and pedal up from here.
Sub Area: Garibaldi Highlands/University/Mamquam Forest Service Road.
Description: Half Nelson is perhaps the most famous and most ridden trail in Squamish. For this reason alone it is a must do ride when you visit town. Flow and as much speed as you want are the menu items on this iconic trail. The climb up is not too steep and totally rideable; most people end up pedaling right back up and doing a second lap. Definitely plans on hitting this trail on your riding trip to Squamish! Do it… you know you want to. As a bonus we included Another Man’s Gold in this loop. This is an under ridden extension that might just be even more fun than Half Nelson itself!
Half Nelson, Another Man’s Gold, RideSpots 45 mins to 2 hour ride on Trailforks.com
Key trails on ride: Upper Half Nelson, Half Nelson and Another Man’s Gold.
