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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
- 18
- 5
- 39
- 2
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Region Status
Open as of Feb 17, 2020
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #380
- State Ranking
- #66
- 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
- 5,599 ft
- Total Vertical
- 829 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 982 ft
- Reports
- 1,070
- Photos
- 265
- Ridden Counter
- 6,692
Popular The Abyss / Extension Ridge Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| 117 miles |
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 4 rides
- 5 miles avg distance
Yesterday
- 3 rides
- 6 miles avg distance
Past Week
- 43 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
Photos of The Abyss / Extension Ridge Mountain Bike
trail: Cinderalley
1 |
Feb 17, 2020 @ 3:42pm
Feb 17, 2020
trail: Hootenanny
1 |
Feb 17, 2020 @ 3:41pm
Feb 17, 2020
trail: Cinderalley
1 |
Feb 17, 2020 @ 3:28pm
Feb 17, 2020
trail: This Bud's 4 U
10 |
Feb 17, 2020 @ 1:25pm
Feb 17, 2020Videos of The Abyss / Extension Ridge Mountain Bike
trail: The Abyss
4:05 |
687 |
Mar 14, 2016
trail: Bottlerocket
2:51 |
1952 |
Mar 6, 2012
trail: Tree Farm
4:30 |
269 |
Feb 5, 2012
trail: Inside Out
2:12 |
26 |
Oct 19, 2011
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Pipeline Spur 1 | Feb 17, 2020 @ 2:16pm Feb 17, 2020 | Ideal | JoeBC | ||
| Cinderalley | Feb 17, 2020 @ 2:16pm Feb 17, 2020 | Ideal | JoeBC | ||
| Hootenanny | Feb 17, 2020 @ 2:16pm Feb 17, 2020 | Variable | JoeBC | ||
| Boy Next Door | Feb 16, 2020 @ 10:38pm Feb 16, 2020 | Dry | ggids | ||
| Enigma II | Feb 16, 2020 @ 3:29pm Feb 16, 2020 | Variable | JoeBC | ||
| This Bud's 4 U | Feb 16, 2020 @ 3:29pm Feb 16, 2020 | Variable | JoeBC | ||
| Bottlerocket | Feb 16, 2020 @ 3:29pm Feb 16, 2020 | Variable | JoeBC | ||
| Secret Ninja | Feb 16, 2020 @ 3:29pm Feb 16, 2020 | Variable | JoeBC | ||
| Humble Ninja | Feb 16, 2020 @ 3:29pm Feb 16, 2020 | Variable | JoeBC | ||
| Connector | Feb 16, 2020 @ 3:29pm Feb 16, 2020 | Variable | JoeBC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | LucasnDad | ridden | trail | Tree Farm | Feb 18, 2020 @ 7:51pm Feb 18, 2020 |
| Robib19 | ridden | trail | Jurassic Park | Feb 17, 2020 @ 7:51pm Feb 17, 2020 |
 | JoeBC | vote | trail | Creeper | Feb 17, 2020 @ 3:44pm Feb 17, 2020 |
| JoeBC | add | photo | in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada and 3 more | Feb 17, 2020 @ 1:25pm Feb 17, 2020 |
| JoeBC | add | report | Enigma II and 8 more | Feb 17, 2020 @ 1:24pm Feb 17, 2020 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | ???????? | Jan 10, 2020 @ 8:36pm Jan 10, 2020 | ||
| report | The trail is open now. Just a few small logs... | Jan 5, 2020 @ 7:30pm Jan 5, 2020 | ||
| trail | Amazing Trail. keep up the good work. | Oct 31, 2019 @ 8:30am Oct 31, 2019 | ||
 | trail | Trail building at its best. A must see if you... | Oct 6, 2019 @ 7:41am Oct 6, 2019 | ||
 | trail | Fantastic Trail! probably best trail in Nanaimo! | Aug 29, 2019 @ 8:48pm Aug 29, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water District Lands | 1 | 2 | 1.6 km | ||
| Ridge Runner | 4 | 43 | 1 | 1.6 km | |
| South Benson / Wolf Mountain | 3 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2.5 km |
| Westwood | 2 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 3.7 km |
| North Benson / Jameson | 6 km |
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