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1.3 miles
Distance
217 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:36:24
Avg time
173 ft
Altitude change
127 ft
Altitude min
301 ft
Altitude max
128 ft
Altitude start
302 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
3,917 ft
Distance climb
1,430 ft
Distance down
1,378 ft
Distance flat
00:36:24
Avg time

DTN Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northwest Bay Trails
    Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89565 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53363 in E-Biking
    • #87121 in Trail Running
    • #75749 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Land Management

Parksville to DownTown Nanoose, off highway. A short, steep hike-a-bike close to the Parksville end is probably not an option anymore. Most riders access this trail by going up HWY 19 (counter flow) a short distance. Connects up with other Nanoose Bay trails to get you where you want to go!

Access Info

North end near Craig Bay and across rr tracks. Mulitple options from the Nanoose Bay or south end.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 168 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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DTN Trail Reports

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Jun 3, 2026 @ 9:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 3, 2026
The section of the trail along the highway needs to be removed from app as it is in bad shape and definetly should not be listed as a mountain...
Mar 22, 2026 @ 12:13pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 22, 2026
 Great climber, the worn out greasy steps up from the highway were a bit of an unpleasant surprise ooops wow those sucked, bet I missed an easier...
Dec 7, 2025 @ 9:31am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 7, 2025
Dec 3, 2025 @ 9:33am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 3, 2025
 Pruning start and end of trail would be helpful. Get pretty wet from encroaching foliage. Wet leaves near on sections near highway
Nov 29, 2025 @ 2:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 29, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions About DTN

        ▼ Where is DTN located?
        DTN is located in Northwest Bay Trails, Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Northwest Bay Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.29868, -124.25384.
        ▼ How hard is DTN?
        DTN is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for DTN?
        DTN has 217 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 127 ft to 301 ft.
        ▼ How long is DTN?
        DTN is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on DTN?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on DTN. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride DTN?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride DTN are:
        • May (19 activities)
        • April (16 activities)
        • March (15 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access DTN? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to DTN are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride DTN?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride DTN. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is DTN?
        DTN is a very popular trail. There have been 400 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 430 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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