more stats
2,730 ft
Distance
305 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:16:52
Avg time
303 ft
Altitude change
1,579 ft
Altitude min
1,882 ft
Altitude max
1,579 ft
Altitude start
1,883 ft
Altitude end
11.1%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
2,592 ft
Distance climb
30 ft
Distance down
108 ft
Distance flat
00:16:52
Avg time

142M268 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    all year depending on snowpack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    island timberlands

Access to top of Gatekeeper. Also leads to old abandoned wolf Mountain mine. The old Mine shaft is still visible in the hill side. Do Not enter old mine. Nice views from the top. The climb is tough at the start, mostly because of loose rocks. The surface is more compact and smooth after the first bend ,but is then a nice grade the rest of the way.

Access Info

Access off 142 main

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Historic siteLooseViews
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Mar 18, 2024 @ 5:08am
Mar 18, 2024
Oct 2, 2020 @ 4:49pm
Oct 2, 2020
Aug 15, 2020 @ 9:46am
Aug 15, 2020
 Very loose rubble at start. Gets better once you get around the corner.
May 26, 2020 @ 6:12pm
May 26, 2020
Jul 1, 2019 @ 8:22am
Jul 1, 2019
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 142M268 located?
      142M268 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 49.12211, -124.01941.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 142M268?
      142M268 has 305 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,579 ft to 1,882 ft.
      ▼ Is 142M268 a point to point trail?
      142M268 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is 142M268?
      142M268 is 2,730 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 142M268?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 142M268. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 142M268?
      142M268 is best visited during: all year depending on snowpack.
      ▼ How do I access 142M268? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 142M268 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 142M268?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride 142M268. The trail is 2,730 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 142M268?
      142M268 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 759 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 730 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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