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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
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouth Benson / Wolf Mountain
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2018
Moderate singletrack climbing trail to get the uphill traffic off of Gatekeeper.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 28 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 594 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 3,654 rides
- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Directions to e-m-express trailhead
(49.111640, -124.012510)
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Frequently Asked Questions About E&M Express
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long is E&M Express?
E&M Express is 1,342 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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