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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Abyss / Extension Ridge
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes 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
- 2 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 26 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 421 rides
- Last: Jun 3, 2026
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Directions to bottlerocket trailhead
(49.127140, -123.969800)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bottlerocket
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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