more stats
1,827 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:05:14
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
263 ft
Altitude min
344 ft
Altitude max
319 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance climb
1,122 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:05:14
Avg time

Arion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Linley Valley
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108390 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44789 in Trail Running
    • #63302 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,573 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,474 in Trail Running
    • #3,326 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This well forested trail has a lot of large diameter Cedar and Fir trees, there's a short challenging rocky steep section at north connection to Linley Valley Main.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Arion located?
      Arion is located in Linley Valley, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Linley Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.21611, -123.96578.
      ▼ How hard is Arion?
      Arion is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arion?
      Arion has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 263 ft to 344 ft.
      ▼ Is Arion a point to point trail?
      Arion is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Arion?
      Arion is 1,827 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arion?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Arion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Arion?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Arion are:
      • April (10 activities)
      • January (8 activities)
      • March (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Arion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Arion?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Arion. The trail is 1,827 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Arion?
      Arion is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,812 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,966 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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