more stats
3,494 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-288 ft
Descent
00:09:24
Avg time
-244 ft
Altitude change
791 ft
Altitude min
1,038 ft
Altitude max
1,038 ft
Altitude start
794 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-31.4%
Grade max
27.3%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance climb
2,359 ft
Distance down
692 ft
Distance flat
00:09:24
Avg time

Basket Case Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westwood
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80954 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33890 in E-Biking
    • #1375 in Trail Running
    • #38671 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019

A singletrack segment of the Outer Bypass Route connecting Westwood Lake to Witchcraft Lake and Doumont.
Goes through a steep ravine, expect some steep climbing in either direction.
Completed in fall 2019 by the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 548 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Basket Case Trail Reports

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Jun 6, 2026 @ 7:26pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 6, 2026
 2 trees down at start of Gigi. Need chainsaw
Apr 12, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 12, 2026
Feb 28, 2026 @ 3:07pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 28, 2026
Dec 30, 2025 @ 11:20am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 30, 2025
 Winfall all clear
Dec 17, 2025 @ 1:40pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 17, 2025
 Tree down 75m uphill from river crossing
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on Jun 6, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.92 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Basket Case located?
      Basket Case is located in Westwood, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.16005, -124.0295.
      ▼ How hard is Basket Case?
      Basket Case is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Basket Case?
      Basket Case has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 288 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 791 ft to 1,038 ft.
      ▼ Is Basket Case a point to point trail?
      Basket Case is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Basket Case?
      Basket Case is 3,494 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Basket Case?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Basket Case. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Basket Case? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Basket Case are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Basket Case?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Basket Case. The trail is 3,494 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Basket Case?
      Basket Case is a very popular trail. There have been 3,309 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,524 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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