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1,955 ft
Distance
-189 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-189 ft
Altitude change
675 ft
Altitude min
864 ft
Altitude max
864 ft
Altitude start
676 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-34.5%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1,709 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time
Binx Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWestwood
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
Old Downhill Trail that has seen some work by our paid trail crew this year
Progressive rollers, a cool wood feature and a table at the bottom, look before you leap
Downhill trafic only
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 127 rides
- 35.6 km average
6 Months
- 338 rides
- 20.3 km avg distance
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- 2,452 rides
- Last: Jun 2, 2026
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Directions to binx trailhead
(49.159920, -124.017860)
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Oct 25, 2009 , Nanaimo
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BCBR 2025 Stage 4 Nanaimo. An XC heavy, steady load day in the amazing and varied landscapes of Nanaimo
★ 4.0 • 23 miles • 2,916 ft • 19 •
Stage 6 BCBR: A mix of riding styles; distinct terrain, Big Bang Cidery to finish!
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 1,502 ft • 35 •
Discovery ride to check the highlights of westwood
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Frequently Asked Questions About Binx
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Where is Binx located?
Binx is located in Westwood, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.15992, -124.01786.
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How hard is Binx?
Binx is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Binx?
The trail has 58 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 206 m to 263 m.
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Is Binx a point to point trail?
Yes, Binx is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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