The sign says no Trespassing, it's just a beaten path and the ascent is heinously steep. (300m of elevation in 1.6km trail)
Located in Nelson the trail provides a great view of Nelson once you reach Pulpit Rock. You see nothing all the way up, but the view at the top is worth the effort, it's an extremely popular trail
Directions:
From Nelson, follow Nelson Ave. Across the Orange Bridge. Turn left on Johnstone Road (just north of the North Shore motor Inn). Follow Johnstone road for 2.3 km park on left along shoulder. It's good chance there will be a number of cars here. Walk 75 meters SW on Johnstone road bear left and ascend rough road past the No Trespassing signs. Watch for two paths ascending on right take your pick. Should be an written sign saying Pulpit Rock.
ByPosted By: mik
- Tue Nov 08 14:26:27 EST 2011
Not Rated
UpsideGood cardio, busy but not crowded, well maintained
Downsidehot in the summer, slippy in winter; just dress appropriately
CommentThere is a new trail head, well marked with some parking. Great little hike. Short so young kids can do it (slowly) but nice and steep so it's a good workout. One way = Run 20<, fast hike 25<, "normal" @30 ish. Flagpole is another 15 - 20 fast hike farther on and then there are the CBC towers another 45 - 1 hour farther farther on. Fantastic views that only get better the higher you go, so go higher. Bring lots of wawa because you will sweat. There is no running water for dogs except in early spring.
ByPosted By: XhiKer.85-C
- Wed Oct 05 22:17:07 EDT 2011
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QuestionPulpit Rock, Nelson, B.C.Some comments on your site state that this hike is heinously difficult and steep; and others say they have seen children hiking this trail to the top.
Which is it?
ByPosted By: drakewn
- Wed Oct 21 00:32:17 EDT 2009
Not Rated
UpsideAwesome view, great cardio.
Downsidenone
CommentWell worth the hike. In some literature about the trail it says it's ok for people aged 0-90, and that should be corrected unless that 90 year old is in extremely good shape. I would say that while you don't need to be an experienced hiker, you do need to have good physical health to do this in a decent time frame without becoming a burden to society and needing rescue from up there. That said, it's absolutely breathtaking. Took about an hour for a return trip, spending about 15 minutes taking in the view. Like others have said, it should be rated moderate. Or, easy for people in great health and difficult for people who consider themselves couch potatoes.
ByPosted By: dualsport
- Mon Jan 19 17:24:54 EST 2009
Upsidequick easy access close to town
Downsidemight be too steep for some
CommentAfter hiking it dozens of times, the previous difficult rating is too high by far, and it only takes 20 minutes if you are in good condition, 40 minutes if slow, not sure where the 2 hours comes from, unless you are going to the top of the mountain, there is a second lookout another 20-30 minutes above and then another trail to the radio towers another 40 minutes or so.
ByPosted By: ambrose99
- Mon Aug 25 19:51:24 EDT 2008
Not Rated
CommentThe "difficult" rating is too high. I've seen little kids hike this trail with ease. It should be rated "moderate."
ByPosted By: Fr Mark
- Tue Sep 25 01:31:21 EDT 2007
UpsideFantastic view from the top of the trail.
DownsideYou need lungs and a full two hours
CommentDon't try it on a hot day - there is no breeze along the steep trail.
Posted By: mik
Posted By: XhiKer.85-C
Posted By: dualsport
