more stats
325 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
00:00:32
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
446 ft
Altitude min
452 ft
Altitude max
446 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-0.5%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
92 ft
Distance flat
00:00:32
Avg time

Dino Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114650 in Trail Running
    • #118776 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,899 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #6,501 in Trail Running
    • #6,430 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Short connector trail between Jurrasic Park and Hydro R/W that leads to Cliffhanger

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 104 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 906 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
Status:
on Dec 8, 2025
Wet
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Nov 10, 2019 @ 2:36pm
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      Nov 10, 2019 @ 2:35pm
      Nov 10, 2019

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dino located?
      Dino 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 49.13156, -123.95199.
      ▼ How hard is Dino?
      Dino is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dino?
      Dino has 6 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 446 ft to 452 ft.
      ▼ How long is Dino?
      Dino is 325 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dino?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dino. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dino? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dino are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dino?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Dino. The trail is 325 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dino?
      Dino is a very popular trail. There have been 3,860 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,442 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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