more stats
2,221 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:04:28
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
829 ft
Altitude min
863 ft
Altitude max
833 ft
Altitude start
843 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-10.6%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
1,033 ft
Distance climb
545 ft
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:04:28
Avg time

Beyond The Edge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67795 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26754 in E-Biking
    • #156343 in Trail Running
    • #157286 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,312 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,777 in E-Biking
    • #9,631 in Trail Running
    • #10,087 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Trail has 3 sections - Woods, Open alpine, and Rocky Bluffs. The bluffs looks West - great views of Green Mountain.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
AlpineFamily friendlyViews

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 80 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 746 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
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      Directions to beyond-the-edge trailhead (49.088350, -123.969220)

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      4:00 | 617 | Apr 25, 2019 , Nanaimo

      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 2.0 • 9 miles • 924 ft • 46 • Loop •
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      9 miles • 984 ft • 43 • Loop •
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      5 ★ 57%
      4 ★ 29%
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      1 ★ 14%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beyond The Edge located?
      Beyond The Edge is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.08835, -123.96922.
      ▼ How hard is Beyond The Edge?
      Beyond The Edge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beyond The Edge?
      Beyond The Edge has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 829 ft to 863 ft.
      ▼ Is Beyond The Edge a point to point trail?
      Beyond The Edge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beyond The Edge?
      Beyond The Edge is 2,221 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beyond The Edge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beyond The Edge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Beyond The Edge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beyond The Edge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beyond The Edge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Beyond The Edge. The trail is 2,221 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beyond The Edge?
      Beyond The Edge is a very popular trail. There have been 2,429 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,418 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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