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9.1 miles
Distance
926 ft
Climb
-892 ft
Descent
00:59:12
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
00:59:12
Avg time

142 main Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 95 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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

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142 main Trail Reports

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Mar 27, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 27, 2026
 Previous report was supposed to be for custard cream but Trailforks tripped out. 142 jus got graded and is wet and lumpy but goes
Mar 27, 2026 @ 10:04am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 27, 2026
 Tree cleared at top of trail. If few people want to move the big section more out of the way go for it. Was just myself with a few batteries at...
Jul 3, 2025 @ 8:55am
Jul 3, 2025
Jun 29, 2025 @ 5:33pm
Jun 29, 2025
 West side surface in better condition than East side. Descent is more fun down West side. East side descent fairly choppy.
Sep 21, 2023 @ 8:42am
Sep 21, 2023
 Road construction and blasting beginning around September 21: Mosaic will be building roads between Zipper and Meat Draw. This shouldn’t have...
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Avg: 3.74 (6 votes)
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        Directions to 142-main trailhead (49.105610, -124.016700)
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        Routes with this trail

        156
        Ridge Runner Roundabout
        ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 1,197 ft • 22 • Loop •
        A route that combines a good mix of climbing and downhill covering the Runner and lower South Benson trails.
        454
        Le Tour de #gnarnaimo
        ★ 4.0 • 19 miles • 5,002 ft • 36 •
        Looptie Loop of the best of Mt. Benson
        393
        Ridge Runner/ Benson Loop
        ★ 2.0 • 15 miles • 2,025 ft • 69 • Loop •
        Good medium distance loop
        3.5 ★★★★★
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        3 ★ 17%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 142 main

        ▼ Where is 142 main located?
        142 main is located in South Benson / Wolf Mountain, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Benson / Wolf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.10561, -124.0167.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 142 main?
        142 main has 926 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 892 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,192 ft to 2,070 ft.
        ▼ Is 142 main a point to point trail?
        142 main is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is 142 main?
        142 main is 9.1 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 142 main?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 142 main. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 142 main?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 142 main are:
        • July (11 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access 142 main? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 142 main are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 142 main?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 1 minute to ride 142 main. The trail is 9.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 142 main?
        142 main is a moderately popular trail. There have been 492 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 511 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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