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2,188 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:04:30
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
410 ft
Altitude min
445 ft
Altitude max
410 ft
Altitude start
430 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
827 ft
Distance climb
361 ft
Distance down
1,004 ft
Distance flat
00:04:30
Avg time

Diggler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105836 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91912 in Trail Running
    • #103204 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

A fun little trail that follows an old access road that allows you to go south to north to get to Sticks and Stones and Nookie, or going south it connects you with Pipedream, FuzzyBunny or Boy Next Door.

Access Info

From the south end you can access it by turning left as you leave Pipedream or as you leave the north end of Fuzzy Bunny you turn right on the gravel road. Follow gravel road down for a 130 meters, as the gravel road turns right to go down an entrance can be seen to your left.
From the north end you head south from either Sticks and Stones or Diggler. Follow the gravel road down for about 350 meters and on the right you will see the trail go through a ditch and up into the woods.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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        Directions to diggler trailhead (49.122130, -123.945810)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Diggler

        Where is Diggler located?
        Diggler 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 49.12213, -123.94581.
        How hard is Diggler?
        Diggler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Diggler?
        Diggler has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 410 ft to 445 ft.
        Is Diggler a point to point trail?
        Diggler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Diggler?
        Diggler is 2,188 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Diggler?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Diggler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Diggler?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Diggler are:
        • May (38 activities)
        • October (35 activities)
        • March (29 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Diggler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Diggler are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Diggler?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Diggler. The trail is 2,188 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Diggler?
        Diggler is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,487 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,467 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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