more stats
138 ft
Distance
00:00:42
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
773 ft
Altitude min
775 ft
Altitude max
773 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
2.1%
Grade min
66 ft
Distance climb
00:00:42
Avg time

Bear's Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This Bypass allows you to skip the steep, loose gravel hill from Fireball up to the road near Magic Carpet. Now you don't have to get off your bike.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Family friendlyLoose

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Feb 24, 2026
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Bear's Bypass Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2023 @ 12:54pm
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Sep 12, 2022 @ 10:50am
Sep 12, 2022
Jul 12, 2022 @ 9:33pm
Jul 12, 2022
 Trail Up from No Pressure Groomed and Widened
May 8, 2021 @ 4:40pm
May 8, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear's Bypass located?
      Bear's Bypass is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09506, -123.9709.
      ▼ How hard is Bear's Bypass?
      Bear's Bypass is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ How long is Bear's Bypass?
      Bear's Bypass is 138 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear's Bypass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear's Bypass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear's Bypass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear's Bypass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear's Bypass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bear's Bypass. The trail is 138 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear's Bypass?
      Bear's Bypass is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 44 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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