7.5 miles
Distance
736 ft
Climb
-725 ft
Descent
1,334 ft
High Point

This is a blue route that starts and finishes at the main parking lot.

Detailed Description
50 Shades Of Blue is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 736 ft with a max elevation of 1,334 ft then descends -725 ft.
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Trails in Route

Snakes & Ladders - Weigles Corridor1,736 ft
Old Car Connection663 ft
Old Car522 ft
Big Rock1,555 ft
Rhino3,583 ft
Rotten Rooter3,255 ft
One Shot1,503 ft
Bubbles3,707 ft
Lee's Way2,726 ft
S&M3,094 ft
Styx3,547 ft
High Roller515 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for 50 Shades Of Blue mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    726 ft
  • Altitude start
    726 ft
  • Altitude end
    738 ft
  • Grade max
    -47.4%
  • Grade min
    18%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,137 ft

Directions

  1. Bike northwest on Snakes & Ladders - Weigles Corridor.
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Bike northwest on Snakes & Ladders - Weigles Corridor.
  4. Continue for 300 meters.
  5. Bike southwest on Snakes & Ladders - Weigles Corridor.
  6. Continue for 50 meters.
  7. Bike north on High Roller.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Bike northeast on High Roller.
  10. Continue for 20 meters.
  11. Turn right onto Trouble.
  12. Continue for 200 meters.
  13. Turn left onto Wolverine.
  14. Continue for 400 meters.
  15. Turn left onto Jail.
  16. Continue for 50 meters.
  17. Turn left onto New Benson Creek Falls.
  18. Continue for 300 meters.
  19. Bear right onto Corona.
  20. Continue for 20 meters.
  21. Keep right to take Weigles Main.
  22. Continue for 300 meters.
  23. Keep right to take Weigles Road.
  24. Continue for 200 meters.
  25. Bike north on Trouble.
  26. Continue for 80 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Rhino
Jan 13, 2025 @ 11:33pm
2 days
Rock. Requires chainsaw
Big Rock
Jan 12, 2025 @ 12:40pm
Jan 12, 2025
tree down
Styx
Jan 11, 2025 @ 2:16pm
Jan 11, 2025
2 trees across trail. (upper Styx). needs powersaw.
Lee's Way
Dec 12, 2024 @ 12:18pm
Dec 12, 2024
One Shot
Dec 11, 2024 @ 12:09pm
Dec 11, 2024
Trail all clear.
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