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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorthwest Bay Trails
Nanoose Bay, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2019
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Land OwnerMosaic 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
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 23 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 161 rides
- Last: Jul 9, 2026
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(49.298680, -124.253840)
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Frequently Asked Questions About DTN
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long is DTN?
DTN is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
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