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584 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
00:00:57
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
375 ft
Altitude min
389 ft
Altitude max
375 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-0.7%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
331 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:00:57
Avg time

Candy-O Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northwest Bay Trails
    Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #129784 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45009 in E-Biking
    • #14916 in Trail Running
    • #55281 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Land Management

Connector trail between Horse Poop Alley and Old Car Trails, also gives access to Shot In the Dark trail

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Candy-O

        ▼ Where is Candy-O located?
        Candy-O is located in Northwest Bay Trails, Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Northwest Bay Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.27653, -124.21923.
        ▼ How hard is Candy-O?
        Candy-O is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Candy-O?
        Candy-O has 13 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 375 ft to 389 ft.
        ▼ How long is Candy-O?
        Candy-O is 584 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Candy-O?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Candy-O. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Candy-O?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Candy-O are:
        • January (6 activities)
        • December (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Candy-O? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Candy-O are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Candy-O?
        The estimated time to ride Candy-O is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 584 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Candy-O?
        Candy-O is a very popular trail. There have been 506 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 710 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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