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3,622 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:10:32
Avg time
-137 ft
Altitude change
592 ft
Altitude min
745 ft
Altitude max
729 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-19.4%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
495 ft
Distance climb
2,264 ft
Distance down
863 ft
Distance flat
00:10:32
Avg time

Bottlerocket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102295 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58292 in E-Biking
    • #112791 in Trail Running
    • #64319 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

Bottle Rocket is a great trail that goes between Humble Ninja and the first lookout at the 7th street end of the Abyss. It offers a great climb up and a fast flowy down as you meander through different forest types.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 445 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Bottlerocket Trail Reports

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Nov 11, 2025 @ 7:27pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 11, 2025
tree cleared just below the road. S6
Aug 31, 2025 @ 2:44pm
Aug 31, 2025
Aug 31, 2025 @ 7:26am
Aug 31, 2025
A couple of small trees at the beginning of the trail blocking the way. Nothing crazy. If anyone has a small saw, it would be handy.
Jun 14, 2025 @ 12:12pm
Jun 14, 2025
 Good
Jun 7, 2025 @ 12:46pm
Jun 7, 2025
 Good, lowest section trimmed
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on Nov 11, 2025
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bottlerocket trailhead (49.127140, -123.969800)
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      Videos

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      Kyle from Transition Bikes on his Singlespeed...
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      0:46 | 70119 | Dec 15, 2008 , Nanaimo
      Crooks
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      2:51 | 2017 | Mar 6, 2012 , Nanaimo
      short video of burnaby bike park
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      0:54 | 294 | Dec 3, 2008 , Nanaimo
      BottleRocket Product Video
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      0:58 | 9240 | Oct 6, 2011 , Nanaimo

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bottlerocket located?
      Bottlerocket is located in The Abyss / Extension Ridge, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Abyss / Extension Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.12714, -123.9698.
      ▼ How hard is Bottlerocket?
      Bottlerocket is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bottlerocket?
      Bottlerocket has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 161 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 592 ft to 745 ft.
      ▼ Is Bottlerocket a point to point trail?
      Bottlerocket is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bottlerocket?
      Bottlerocket is 3,622 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bottlerocket?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bottlerocket. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bottlerocket? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bottlerocket are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bottlerocket?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Bottlerocket. The trail is 3,622 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bottlerocket?
      Bottlerocket is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,456 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,451 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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