Trail
Elephant Mountain Challenge 16 km
16 km
Start: 08:30 AM
Elephant Mountain Challenge
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Trail in Canada, Nelson
Distances
About
A 16 km run with epic views of Nelson, the West Arm of Kootenay Lake and the surrounding mountains, starting at the Lyons Bluff trailhead and finishing at Lakeside/Rotary Park to honour Indigenous culture and promote healing through movement.
Catering & aid stations
There will be a water station at the Pulpit trailhead. Participants are advised to carry enough water to complete the trail, especially for the 13 km road section to Johnstone Road.
Pacers
Pacemaker / Pacer information is not provided on the event website.
Typical weather in Nelson
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan1°-5°
↑ 07:41
↓ 16:17
Feb3°-4°
↑ 07:00
↓ 17:08
Mar7°-1°
↑ 07:02
↓ 18:55
Apr12°3°
↑ 05:57
↓ 19:43
May18°7°
↑ 05:05
↓ 20:28
Jun22°11°
↑ 04:43
↓ 20:58
Jul28°16°
↑ 05:00
↓ 20:51
Aug27°15°
↑ 05:42
↓ 20:07
Sep22°11°
↑ 06:27
↓ 19:03
Oct13°5°
↑ 07:12
↓ 17:59
Nov5°0°
↑ 07:02
↓ 16:08
Dec1°-4°
↑ 07:40
↓ 15:51
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:52:39 PM
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