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4,245 ft
Distance
336 ft
Climb
00:15:36
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
00:15:36
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 [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 324 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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        Directions to 142m257 trailhead (49.129830, -124.025500)
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        Routes with this trail

        119
        The Simpsons Line - a lap
        ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,847 ft • 8 •
        The full haul as it was intended.
        70
        Lower Üter to Sexy Flanders
        ★ 2.0 • 7 miles • 1,379 ft • 4 •
        Good shorter south benson lap, uses the road climb as opposed the the Enduro race climb.
        454
        Le Tour de #gnarnaimo
        ★ 4.0 • 19 miles • 5,002 ft • 36 •
        Looptie Loop of the best of Mt. Benson
        3.7 ★★★★★
        6 Ratings
        5 ★ 33%
        4 ★ 33%
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        2 ★ 33%
        1 ★

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        Frequently Asked Questions About 142M257

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 142M257?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 142M257 are:
        • July (145 activities)
        • May (144 activities)
        • June (132 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 16 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 10,794 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,392 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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