more stats
2,805 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-197 ft
Descent
00:04:42
Avg time
-105 ft
Altitude change
800 ft
Altitude min
984 ft
Altitude max
984 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-30.4%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
840 ft
Distance climb
1,398 ft
Distance down
568 ft
Distance flat
00:04:42
Avg time

Europa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Doumont
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98301 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49797 in E-Biking
    • #81933 in Trail Running
    • #152221 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,019 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,422 in E-Biking
    • #4,782 in Trail Running
    • #9,314 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Starts as a flowy trail with a few rough and tight spots to keep you on your toes

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
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      Directions to europa trailhead (49.186360, -124.089020)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Europa located?
      Europa is located in Doumont, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Doumont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.18636, -124.08902.
      ▼ How hard is Europa?
      Europa is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Europa?
      Europa has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 197 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 800 ft to 984 ft.
      ▼ Is Europa a point to point trail?
      Europa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Europa?
      Europa is 2,805 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Europa?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Europa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Europa?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Europa are:
      • May (21 activities)
      • August (17 activities)
      • November (17 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Europa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Europa are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Europa?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Europa. The trail is 2,805 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Europa?
      Europa is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,863 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,844 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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