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4,341 ft
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:23:59
Avg time
111 ft
Altitude change
685 ft
Altitude min
799 ft
Altitude max
686 ft
Altitude start
797 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-13.5%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
2,247 ft
Distance climb
732 ft
Distance down
1,312 ft
Distance flat
00:23:59
Avg time
559 section 2 Details
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Activities
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaSouth Benson / Wolf Mountain
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
AKA559
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 95 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonDepends on snowline
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2017
Tight single-track with lots of small rock ledges and some exposure. A few technical sections including some large rock ridges with alternate routes.
Access Info
Access via NLR47 subroutes but easiest when following other 559 sections. Area is signed.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 16 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to 559-section-2 trailhead
(49.132410, -123.986670)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 559 section 2
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Where is 559 section 2 located?
559 section 2 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 49.13241, -123.98667.
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How hard is 559 section 2?
559 section 2 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for 559 section 2?
559 section 2 has 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 685 ft to 799 ft.
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Is 559 section 2 a point to point trail?
559 section 2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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