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Area E (Balfour/Cottonwood Lake)

The Great Northern Rail Trail loop from Nelson

Hard

5.0

(1)

13

runners

The Great Northern Rail Trail loop from Nelson

01:55

17.7km

280m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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8.84 km

The Great Northern Rail Trail

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B

17.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

1.81 km

312 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

965 m

312 m

129 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (640 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

16°C

3°C

60 %

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