more stats
4,245 ft
Distance
336 ft
Climb
00:13:59
Avg time
337 ft
Altitude change
1,810 ft
Altitude min
2,148 ft
Altitude max
1,810 ft
Altitude start
2,146 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-0.7%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
4,019 ft
Distance climb
39 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:13:59
Avg time

142M257 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Spur logging road off 142 main.

Access Info

Accessed from 142 main

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 20 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 347 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 2,147 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on May 31, 2026
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Avg: 3.83 (6 votes)
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      Aug 22, 2022 @ 11:40pm
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      Looptie Loop of the best of Mt. Benson
      3.7 ★★★★★
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      3 ★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 142M257 located?
      142M257 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 49.12983, -124.0255.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 142M257?
      142M257 has 336 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,810 ft to 2,148 ft.
      ▼ Is 142M257 a point to point trail?
      142M257 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is 142M257?
      142M257 is 4,245 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 142M257?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 142M257. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 142M257? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 142M257 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 142M257?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride 142M257. The trail is 4,245 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 142M257?
      142M257 is a very popular trail. There have been 11,118 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,761 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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