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10.1 miles
Distance
964 ft
Climb
-965 ft
Descent
958 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
635 ft
Altitude min
635 ft
Altitude start
636 ft
Altitude end
-28.1%
Grade max
24.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Best to do this loop in a clockwise direction - although it is a lot of UP. 16 kms. Probably take 2.5 - 3 hours, depending on how often you stop. Lots of great views. Lots of rock. Some technical trails (Rim Runner).
This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Detailed Description
Ridge Runner 3 is a 10 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 43 trails. This route climbs 964 ft with a max elevation of 958 ft then descends -965 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: May 1, 2024)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Sep 15, 2026)
Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time3 hr 26 min
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Altitude min635 ft
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Altitude start635 ft
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Altitude end636 ft
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Climb964 ft
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Descent-965 ft
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Grade max-28.1%
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Grade min24.5%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,071 ft | |||||
| 945 ft | |||||
| 3,914 ft | |||||
| 358 ft | |||||
| 2,300 ft | |||||
| 3,386 ft | |||||
| 354 ft | |||||
| 958 ft | |||||
| 1,552 ft | |||||
| 1,348 ft | |||||
| 3,169 ft | |||||
| 289 ft | |||||
| 1,811 ft | |||||
| 797 ft | |||||
| 2,283 ft | |||||
| 823 ft | |||||
| 472 ft | |||||
| 1,860 ft | |||||
| 338 ft | |||||
| 4,324 ft | |||||
| 197 ft | |||||
| 2,031 ft | |||||
| 1,198 ft | |||||
| 223 ft | |||||
| 351 ft |
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Other Activities
- E-Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Rim Runner & Quadrophenia - Ridge Runner, Nanaimo - 2026 Oct
trail: RimRunner
10:18 | 5 | comments: 0 | favs:
Oct 14, 2026
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Coal Pile Upper Half - Ridge Runner, Nanaimo - 2026 August
trail: Coal Pile
3:49 | 158 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 3, 2026
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