more stats
3,655 ft
Distance
239 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:07:30
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
00:07:30
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 [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • 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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AI Generated Description

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 7 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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253 Access Trail Reports

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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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on Oct 9, 2022
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Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 8 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 611 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 624 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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