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3,625 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-149 ft
Descent
00:09:44
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
755 ft
Altitude min
864 ft
Altitude max
863 ft
Altitude start
764 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
866 ft
Distance climb
1,585 ft
Distance down
1,175 ft
Distance flat
00:09:44
Avg time

Ammonite Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Benson / Jameson
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #474 in Hiking [+]
    • #15667 in Trail Running
  • Provincial Ranking
    #45 in Hiking · British Columbia [+]
    • #632 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • OSM Way
    #313133609

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AI Generated Description

Ammonite Falls is a 1 km green difficulty singletrack trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Ammonite Falls Hike
      ★ 3.7 • 3 miles • 522 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
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      North Benson / Jameson

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      This trails GPS track was originally sourced from OpenStreetMap and will always be available for download in OSM Format.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ammonite Falls located?
      Ammonite Falls is located in North Benson / Jameson, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the North Benson / Jameson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.18252, -124.07144.
      ▼ How hard is Ammonite Falls?
      Ammonite Falls is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ammonite Falls?
      Ammonite Falls has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 755 ft to 864 ft.
      ▼ Is Ammonite Falls a point to point trail?
      Ammonite Falls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ammonite Falls?
      Ammonite Falls is 3,625 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ammonite Falls?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ammonite Falls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ammonite Falls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ammonite Falls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Ammonite Falls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to hike Ammonite Falls. The trail is 3,625 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ammonite Falls?
      Ammonite Falls is a very popular trail. There have been 764 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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