more stats
2.5 miles
Distance
1,380 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:39:48
Avg time
1,345 ft
Altitude change
1,981 ft
Altitude min
3,326 ft
Altitude max
1,981 ft
Altitude start
3,327 ft
Altitude end
10.2%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
40.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,020 ft
Distance down
1,112 ft
Distance flat
00:39:48
Avg time

142M246-2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
    • 85 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Observed Trials
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Logging road and access to radio towers at top of Mount Benson. Turns off the 142 Main.

This is a very difficult road climb. Unless you're Nino Schurter, or in the likes of, you will likely be pushing up this hill. Be prepared with loads of water and snacks, along with all other trail essentials to avoid having a bad time.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      TlbN0Q
      I only rode this trail from 1.0 to 1.7 miles. During that .7 miles I hiked 90% of it and assume further up it would have been the same. Absolutely brutal

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 142M246-2 located?
      142M246-2 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 49.13324, -124.03908.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 142M246-2?
      142M246-2 has 1,380 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,981 ft to 3,326 ft.
      ▼ Is 142M246-2 a point to point trail?
      142M246-2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is 142M246-2?
      142M246-2 is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 142M246-2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 142M246-2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 142M246-2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 142M246-2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 142M246-2?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride 142M246-2. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 142M246-2?
      142M246-2 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,174 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,084 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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