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Extension Ridge is an XC trail network between Harewood and Extension, in the south of Nanaimo. The area is primarily singletrack on rock that runs north to south on successive parallel ridges with connecting trails between ridges. It has seen significant logging activity in recent years, but still has many beautiful spots worth visiting, including the locally famous "Abyss", an earthquake fissure that you wouldn't want to fall into.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
google parking directions Access Info:
There is a trailhead on the north end of the network up Harewood Mines Road a little ways past the highway overpass and another on Extension Road to the south.
North entrance: When you reach some cement barriers on your left park and ride up beside the steps on the right a little ways down the logging road. Keep right until you see a sign for the Trans Canada Trail. This is the start of the Abyss.
South entrance: Following Extension Road west you will pass Cinnabar Drive to your left. Continue 500m along Extension Road until you see a gate on your right. Park along the road by gate and head along gravel road west to enter Hootenanny or north under the powerlines to enter Potsticker.
North entrance: When you reach some cement barriers on your left park and ride up beside the steps on the right a little ways down the logging road. Keep right until you see a sign for the Trans Canada Trail. This is the start of the Abyss.
South entrance: Following Extension Road west you will pass Cinnabar Drive to your left. Continue 500m along Extension Road until you see a gate on your right. Park along the road by gate and head along gravel road west to enter Hootenanny or north under the powerlines to enter Potsticker.
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- abys trail map.pdf (507 KB)
Region Details
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- 39
- 2
Activities
Open on 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #335
- State Ranking
- #65
- Trails (view details)
- 64
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 64
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 64
- Trails Trail Running
- 64
- Trails Dirtbike
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,825 ft
- Total Vertical
- 829 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 982 ft
- Reports
- 963
- Photos
- 250
- Ridden Counter
- 5,605
Popular The Abyss / Extension Ridge Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ride Nanaimo - 24hrs | 117 miles | |
| 5 mile The Abyss / Extension Ridge All-Mountain Ride | popular ridelog | 5 miles |
| 11 mile The Abyss / Extension Ridge All-Mountain Ride | popular ridelog | 11 miles |
| 9 mile The Abyss / Extension Ridge All-Mountain Ride | popular ridelog | 9 miles |
| 12 mile The Abyss / Extension Ridge Cross-country Ride | popular ridelog | 12 miles |
| 6 mile The Abyss / Extension Ridge All-Mountain Ride | popular ridelog | 6 miles |
Photos of The Abyss / Extension Ridge Mountain Bike
trail: This Bud's 4 U
1 |
Jul 30, 2019 @ 10:04pm
Jul 30, 2019
trail: Boy Next Door
1 |
Jul 30, 2019 @ 10:01pm
Jul 30, 2019
trail: Bottlerocket
2 |
Jul 30, 2019 @ 9:58pm
Jul 30, 2019
trail: Thong
6 |
Jul 3, 2019 @ 3:17pm
Jul 3, 2019Videos of The Abyss / Extension Ridge Mountain Bike
trail: The Abyss
4:05 |
654 |
Mar 14, 2016
trail: Bottlerocket
2:51 |
1951 |
Mar 6, 2012
trail: Tree Farm
4:30 |
259 |
Feb 5, 2012
trail: Inside Out
2:12 |
26 |
Oct 19, 2011
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Connector | Aug 21, 2019 @ 4:45pm 2 days | Dry | glfmkg CTSS | ||
| Bottlerocket | Aug 21, 2019 @ 4:45pm 2 days | Dry | glfmkg CTSS | ||
| This Bud's 4 U | Aug 21, 2019 @ 4:45pm 2 days | Dry | glfmkg CTSS | ||
| Extension Spur 1 | Aug 21, 2019 @ 4:45pm 2 days | Dry | glfmkg CTSS | ||
| Creeper | Aug 21, 2019 @ 4:45pm 2 days | Dry | glfmkg CTSS | ||
| Sticks and Stones | Aug 21, 2019 @ 4:45pm 2 days | Dry | glfmkg CTSS | ||
| Dino | Aug 21, 2019 @ 4:45pm 2 days | Dry | glfmkg CTSS | ||
| Cliffhanger | Aug 21, 2019 @ 4:45pm 2 days | Dry | glfmkg CTSS | ||
| The Abyss | Aug 13, 2019 @ 7:07pm Aug 13, 2019 | Dry | dadof4 | ||
| Connector | Aug 13, 2019 @ 7:07pm Aug 13, 2019 | Dry | dadof4 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | khains | add | ridelog | Aug 23, 2019 ride log | Aug 23, 2019 @ 8:10pm 13 mins |
| cowichan92 | add | ridelog | Aug 23, 2019 ride log | Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:46pm 4 hours |
| VaNilaBean | add | ridelog | Aug 22, 2019 ride log | Aug 22, 2019 @ 1:15pm 1 days |
 | glfmkg | add | report | Ninja Connector and 7 more | Aug 22, 2019 @ 9:45am 1 days |
 | LeeZav | add | ridelog | Aug 22, 2019 ride log | Aug 22, 2019 @ 7:35am 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Nice climbing trail. Starting to get a little... | Jul 30, 2019 @ 9:59pm Jul 30, 2019 | ||
| trail | Sorry to hear that you don't like Creeper. It... | Jun 27, 2019 @ 8:56pm Jun 27, 2019 | ||
 | trail | Friends don’t let friends ride Creeper. | Jun 21, 2019 @ 4:04pm Jun 21, 2019 | ||
| trail | Several trees down across the trail | Dec 26, 2018 @ 10:18am Dec 26, 2018 | ||
| trail | Trail fairies with chainsaws cleared the route... | Dec 23, 2018 @ 9:33pm Dec 23, 2018 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Runner | 4 | 42 | 1 | 1.6 km | |
| South Benson | 3 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 2.5 km |
| Westwood | 2 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 3.7 km |
| The Bay | 6.4 km | ||||
| Linley Valley | 6 | 11 | 7.4 km |
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