more stats
3,163 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:07:42
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
750 ft
Altitude min
783 ft
Altitude max
752 ft
Altitude start
764 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
1,371 ft
Distance climb
902 ft
Distance down
889 ft
Distance flat
00:07:42
Avg time

Cardiac Fail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85996 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41518 in E-Biking
    • #150205 in Trail Running
    • #152125 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,330 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,826 in E-Biking
    • #8,988 in Trail Running
    • #9,303 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Trail is Easy to Moderate. Flat on the West End, becomes more rolling on the East End. Much of the trail is in the forest, other parts in an old clearcut.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Family friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 442 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cardiac Fail located?
      Cardiac Fail is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.11053, -123.99032.
      ▼ How hard is Cardiac Fail?
      Cardiac Fail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cardiac Fail?
      Cardiac Fail has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 750 ft to 783 ft.
      ▼ Is Cardiac Fail a point to point trail?
      Cardiac Fail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cardiac Fail?
      Cardiac Fail is 3,163 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cardiac Fail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cardiac Fail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cardiac Fail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cardiac Fail are:
      • May (30 activities)
      • April (23 activities)
      • October (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cardiac Fail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cardiac Fail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cardiac Fail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Cardiac Fail. The trail is 3,163 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cardiac Fail?
      Cardiac Fail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,412 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,443 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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