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879 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:01:25
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
00:01:25
Avg time

Cheater Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117366 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123635 in Trail Running
    • #134933 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,055 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #7,019 in Trail Running
    • #7,648 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013

Nobody likes a Cheater but sometimes you've got somewhere to be quickly.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cheater?
      Cheater has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 406 ft to 447 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Cheater?
      Cheater is 879 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cheater?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cheater. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cheater?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cheater are:
      • September (16 activities)
      • May (15 activities)
      • June (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cheater? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cheater are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cheater?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Cheater. The trail is 879 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cheater?
      Cheater is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,567 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,749 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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