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6.8 miles
Distance
739 ft
Climb
-743 ft
Descent
987 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
739 ft
Altitude min
920 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
-39.7%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Fun 11 k route. Perfect for intermediate riders. Some challenging sections but mostly level terrain.
Detailed Description
Ridge Runner - 11k Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate 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 12 trails. This route climbs 739 ft with a max elevation of 987 ft then descends -743 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: May 13, 2023)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 16, 2026)
Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Altitude min739 ft
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Altitude start920 ft
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Altitude end919 ft
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Climb739 ft
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Descent-743 ft
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Grade max-39.7%
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Grade min22.1%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Coal Pile Upper Half - Ridge Runner, Nanaimo - 2026 August
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Aug 3, 2026
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Hot Tamale - Ridge Runner, Nanaimo - 2026 April
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Apr 26, 2026
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