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9.1 miles
Distance
926 ft
Climb
-892 ft
Descent
00:59:09
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
1,192 ft
Altitude min
2,070 ft
Altitude max
1,192 ft
Altitude start
1,227 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-19%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
3,743 ft
Distance flat
00:59:09
Avg time
142 main Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- ATV/ORV/OHV
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Riding AreaSouth Benson / Wolf Mountain
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
- 25 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 95 in Dirtbiking
- 100 in ATVing/Offroading
- 95 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
The access to the summit of Benson and to the South Benson trails. Active logging at times. Gate can be locked anytime so don't drive in. Best to park at the bottom of social climber.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 32 miles avg distance
All
- 41 rides
- Last: Oct 4, 2026
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(49.105610, -124.016700)
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★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 1,197 ft • 22 • Loop •
A route that combines a good mix of climbing and downhill covering the Ridge Runner and lower South Benson...
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