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6.7 miles
Distance
490 ft
Climb
-480 ft
Descent
510 ft
High Point
10 ft
Altitude change
255 ft
Altitude min
284 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
-25.6%
Grade max
33%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,986 ft
Distance flat
Nice little loop to do, especially if you live in the neighbourhood. Just hop on your bike and take off
This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Detailed Description
Marban Loop is a 7 mile popular intermediate unsanctioned route located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 490 ft with a max elevation of 510 ft then descends -480 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 29, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time1 hr 1 min
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Altitude min255 ft
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Altitude start284 ft
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Altitude end295 ft
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Climb490 ft
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Descent-480 ft
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Grade max-25.6%
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Grade min33%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,986 ft
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Trails in Route
| 869 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,303 ft | |||||
| 1,142 ft | |||||
| 600 ft | |||||
| 1,227 ft | |||||
| 1,752 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 899 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Sticks and Stones - Abyss Nanaimo - 2026 June
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Nookie & Sticks and Stones - Abyss Nanaimo - 2026 June
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