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6.0 miles
Distance
641 ft
Climb
-638 ft
Descent
1,004 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
717 ft
Altitude min
917 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
-24.7%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,822 ft
Distance flat
This is an Easy Route. Good introduction to Ridge Runner. Probably take 1.5 hours if going slowly and stopping. Best way is to do the route counter-clockwise.
This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Detailed Description
Upper Ridge Runner - Easy is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate unsanctioned route located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 35 trails. This route climbs 641 ft with a max elevation of 1,004 ft then descends -638 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: May 1, 2024)
Stats
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time1 hr 23 min
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Altitude min717 ft
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Altitude start917 ft
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Altitude end919 ft
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Climb641 ft
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Descent-638 ft
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Grade max-24.7%
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Grade min25.6%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,822 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 2,195 ft | |||||
| 620 ft |
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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 ratingEasy
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Wonderwall Ridge - Ridge Runner, Nanaimo - 2026 Oct
trail: Wonderwall Ridge
4:27 | 12 | comments: 0 | favs:
Oct 17, 2026
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Schadenfreude - Ridge Runner, Nanaimo - 2026 Sept
trail: Schadenfreude
4:11 | 37 | comments: 0 | favs:
Sep 13, 2026
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