5.1 miles
Distance
875 ft
Climb
-881 ft
Descent
636 ft
High Point
-5 ft
Altitude change
227 ft
Altitude min
543 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
-52.6%
Grade max
47.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,428 ft
Distance flat

Awesome mainly single track loop. Best done in Clockwise direction

Detailed Description
Linley Valley Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 875 ft with a max elevation of 636 ft then descends -881 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Feb 27, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 49 min
  • Altitude min
    227 ft
  • Altitude start
    543 ft
  • Altitude end
    538 ft
  • Climb
    875 ft
  • Descent
    -881 ft
  • Grade max
    -52.6%
  • Grade min
    47.7%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,428 ft

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    Linley Valley
  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • Bike type
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  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    5
Avg: 2.65 (3 votes)
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    Sep 21, 2015
    Thanks to my sponsors Spank, Smith, Ion Filmed by Alex Hinkson

    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Ion
    Jun 25, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 25, 2026
    Linley Valley main
    Jun 25, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 25, 2026
    Serenity
    Apr 15, 2026 @ 7:32am (America/Vancouver)
    Apr 15, 2026
    River Song
    Oct 19, 2025 @ 8:37am (America/Vancouver)
    Oct 19, 2025
    Tanya Rd Connector
    Jul 18, 2025 @ 7:19am
    Jul 18, 2025
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