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2.2 miles
Distance
359 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:40:18
Avg time
348 ft
Altitude change
2,037 ft
Altitude min
2,394 ft
Altitude max
2,038 ft
Altitude start
2,385 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
20.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
738 ft
Distance down
3,455 ft
Distance flat
00:40:18
Avg time

Abe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
    • 75 in Dirtbiking
    • 90 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Alternate route to Uterbraten

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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Sep 7, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 7, 2026
Apr 19, 2025 @ 10:20am
Apr 19, 2025
Aug 24, 2020 @ 8:06am
Aug 24, 2020
 We got through, atv trail in middle.
Sep 9, 2018 @ 4:31pm
Sep 9, 2018
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on Sep 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      greg-mowat greg-mowat
      This road is a mess in the middle. ATV trail gets you through.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Abe located?
      Abe 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 49.13511, -124.04646.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Abe?
      Abe has 359 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,037 ft to 2,394 ft.
      ▼ Is Abe a point to point trail?
      Abe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Abe?
      Abe is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Abe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Abe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Abe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Abe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Abe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Abe. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Abe?
      Abe is a moderately popular trail. There have been 170 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 167 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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