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2,717 ft
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:06:05
Avg time
102 ft
Altitude change
584 ft
Altitude min
721 ft
Altitude max
618 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
1,998 ft
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:06:05
Avg time
559 section 3 Details
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Activities
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouth Benson / Wolf Mountain
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
AKA559, A River Runs Through It
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#38418 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #95853 in E-Biking
- #326360 in Trail Running
- #254755 in Hiking
- #2346 in Dirtbiking
- #23416 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonDepends on snowline
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2017
Flowy single-track through dense bush followed by a river crossing and then open clear-cut riding. Crossing the creek can be tricky depending on the time of year.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 29 rides
- Last: May 14, 2026
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Directions to 559-section-3 trailhead
(49.123340, -123.994090)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 559 section 3
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Where is 559 section 3 located?
559 section 3 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 49.12334, -123.99409.
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How hard is 559 section 3?
559 section 3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for 559 section 3?
559 section 3 has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 584 ft to 721 ft.
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Is 559 section 3 a point to point trail?
559 section 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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