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938 ft
Distance
-60 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
384 ft
Altitude min
445 ft
Altitude max
445 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
748 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Berm-a Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Linley Valley
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100621 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop

Some berms, 2 drops/jumps that you can treat like rollers. Optional rock face (challenging). Lends itself to downhill, but is a nice intermediate climb too.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 353 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Berm-a Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2026 @ 9:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 28, 2026
 Tree down, was able to move 1 branch off the trail. Second branch needs a hand saw.
Apr 3, 2024 @ 3:04pm
Apr 3, 2024
Jan 27, 2024 @ 7:28am
Jan 27, 2024
Jan 23, 2024 @ 4:24am
Jan 23, 2024
May 16, 2021 @ 3:33pm
May 16, 2021
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Status:
on Apr 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Berm-a located?
      Berm-a is located in Linley Valley, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Linley Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.22314, -123.97839.
      ▼ How hard is Berm-a?
      Berm-a is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Berm-a?
      The trail has 60 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 384 ft to 445 ft.
      ▼ Is Berm-a a point to point trail?
      Berm-a is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Berm-a?
      Berm-a is 938 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Berm-a?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Berm-a. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Berm-a? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Berm-a are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Berm-a?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Berm-a. The trail is 938 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Berm-a?
      Berm-a is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,352 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,419 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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