7.2 miles
Distance
564 ft
Climb
-564 ft
Descent
403 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
170 ft
Altitude min
174 ft
Altitude start
171 ft
Altitude end
-25.9%
Grade max
32.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
nanoose loop is a 7 mile moderately popular easy route located near Nanoose Bay British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 564 ft with a max elevation of 403 ft then descends -564 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Altitude change
    -2 ft
  • Altitude min
    170 ft
  • Altitude start
    174 ft
  • Altitude end
    171 ft
  • Climb
    564 ft
  • Descent
    -564 ft
  • Grade max
    -25.9%
  • Grade min
    32.8%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Creepers1 mile
Psycho1,621 ft
Zombie2,362 ft
Carpet866 ft
Pitchfork1,329 ft
Scott Free194 ft
Ticking Taco1,404 ft
Funder Bender1,430 ft
Sneaky Pete1,791 ft
3 Ditches4,078 ft
Billy's Bayou1,286 ft
Road Kill1,007 ft

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    4 Guys, 2 Dogs and 1 Mountain
    4 Guys, 2 Dogs and 1 Mountain
    trail: Road Kill
    6:21 | 401 | comments: 2 | favs:
    Aug 3, 2009
    A day spent out in Bellingham with our homie Josh and his dog Coco. Riders: Roo, Mylan, Gordo and Josh Potential Road Kill: Kona & Coco

    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Sneaky Pete
    Feb 28, 2026 @ 3:50pm (America/Vancouver)
    Feb 28, 2026
    Road Kill
    Feb 20, 2026 @ 4:25pm (America/Vancouver)
    Feb 20, 2026
    Zombie
    Jan 8, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jan 8, 2026
    Cleared trail overgrowth today. Also renamed the Trailforks trail name from Illegal Smile to Zombie. This coordinates with how the trail is marked in the field. If my naming doesn't match the trail builder's design, please let me know. I can correct.
    Pitchfork
    Jan 4, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Vancouver)
    Jan 4, 2026
    Trail names have been corrected on Trailforks
    Ticking Taco
    Nov 30, 2025 @ 2:18pm (America/Vancouver)
    Nov 30, 2025
    Placed a caution sign at blind corner. Recorded TTF on TF locating hidden rock feature. Rideable feature. signage should help riders to prepare.
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