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3,655 ft
Distance
239 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:13:55
Avg time
236 ft
Altitude change
647 ft
Altitude min
885 ft
Altitude max
647 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
6.5%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
2,841 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
528 ft
Distance flat
00:13:55
Avg time

253 Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Doumont
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No

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253 Access is a 1 km less popular doubletrack trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 73 m black diamond climb. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 9, 2022 @ 5:13am
Oct 9, 2022
Aug 25, 2021 @ 10:20am
Aug 25, 2021
May 7, 2019 @ 4:32pm
May 7, 2019
 reporter Road is closed for salvage harvesting, please avoid any machine operators.
Feb 17, 2019 @ 11:45am
Feb 17, 2019
 3 large groups of trees down b/w INC & Jail
Jan 11, 2019 @ 4:54pm
Jan 11, 2019
 reporter Upper section Clear and lower section from hoe down to scout trail is closed
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 253 Access

        ▼ Where is 253 Access located?
        253 Access is located in Doumont, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Doumont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.19406, -124.07986.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 253 Access?
        253 Access has 239 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 647 ft to 885 ft.
        ▼ Is 253 Access a point to point trail?
        253 Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is 253 Access?
        253 Access is 3,655 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 253 Access?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 253 Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 253 Access?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 253 Access are:
        • July (16 activities)
        • August (10 activities)
        • September (9 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access 253 Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 253 Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 253 Access?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride 253 Access. The trail is 3,655 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 253 Access?
        253 Access is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 600 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 613 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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