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Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake)

Nelson – The Great Northern Rail Trail loop from Nelson

Routes
Running trails & routes
Canada
British Columbia
Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake)

Nelson – The Great Northern Rail Trail loop from Nelson

Hard

5.0

(1)

14

runners

Nelson – The Great Northern Rail Trail loop from Nelson

02:02

18.5km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

796 m

Nelson

Highlight • Settlement

Nelson was founded in 1841 and is one of the oldest cities in New Zealand. Its name comes from Admiral Horatio Nelson, hero of the Battle of Trafalgar.

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2

9.62 km

The Great Northern Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

B

18.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

2.86 km

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

1.43 km

972 m

331 m

166 m

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Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Sunday 2 August

24°C

9°C

15 %

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