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4,478 ft
Distance
183 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:07:58
Avg time
158 ft
Altitude change
308 ft
Altitude min
466 ft
Altitude max
308 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-6.3%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
2,635 ft
Distance climb
915 ft
Distance down
928 ft
Distance flat
00:07:58
Avg time

EXT28 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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EXT28 is a 1 km moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 232 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is EXT28 located?
      EXT28 is located in The Abyss / Extension Ridge, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Abyss / Extension Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.10785, -123.936.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for EXT28?
      EXT28 has 183 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 308 ft to 466 ft.
      ▼ Is EXT28 a point to point trail?
      EXT28 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is EXT28?
      EXT28 is 4,478 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on EXT28?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on EXT28. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride EXT28?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride EXT28 are:
      • August (14 activities)
      • June (12 activities)
      • September (12 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access EXT28? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to EXT28 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride EXT28?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride EXT28. The trail is 4,478 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is EXT28?
      EXT28 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,543 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,642 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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