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325 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
00:00:42
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
00:00:42
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 [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74012 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73087 in Trail Running
    • #73940 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 81 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 867 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dino

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dino?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dino are:
        • February (82 activities)
        • April (73 activities)
        • June (73 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 3,770 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,352 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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