more stats
1,342 ft
Distance
151 ft
Climb
00:05:31
Avg time
151 ft
Altitude change
1,240 ft
Altitude min
1,392 ft
Altitude max
1,240 ft
Altitude start
1,391 ft
Altitude end
11.3%
Grade
3.7%
Grade max
20.7%
Grade min
1,316 ft
Distance climb
26 ft
Distance flat
00:05:31
Avg time

E&M Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34807 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100184 in Trail Running
    • #97118 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2018

Moderate singletrack climbing trail to get the uphill traffic off of Gatekeeper.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 29 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 723 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,913 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (15 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is E&M Express located?
      E&M Express is located in South Benson / Wolf Mountain, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Benson / Wolf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.11164, -124.01251.
      ▼ How hard is E&M Express?
      E&M Express is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for E&M Express?
      E&M Express has 151 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,240 ft to 1,392 ft.
      ▼ Is E&M Express a point to point trail?
      E&M Express is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is E&M Express?
      E&M Express is 1,342 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on E&M Express?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on E&M Express. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride E&M Express?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride E&M Express are:
      • April (366 activities)
      • May (344 activities)
      • June (292 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access E&M Express? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to E&M Express are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride E&M Express?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride E&M Express. The trail is 1,342 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is E&M Express?
      E&M Express is a very popular trail. There have been 16,145 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,334 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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