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879 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
406 ft
Altitude min
447 ft
Altitude max
415 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
427 ft
Distance climb
394 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:01:19
Avg time
Cheater Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Abyss / Extension Ridge
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 65 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 DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonJan-Dec
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2013
Nobody likes a Cheater but sometimes you've got somewhere to be quickly.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 20 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 361 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Directions to cheater trailhead
(49.113010, -123.936180)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheater
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Where is Cheater located?
Cheater 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 49.11301, -123.93618.
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How hard is Cheater?
Cheater is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Cheater?
Cheater has 10 m of elevation gain. The trail has 12 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 124 m to 136 m.
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Is Cheater a point to point trail?
Cheater is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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