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4,478 ft
Distance
183 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:09:41
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
00:09:41
Avg time
EXT28 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Abyss / Extension Ridge
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAdaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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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 9 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 207 rides
- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Directions to ext28 trailhead
(49.107850, -123.936000)
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Frequently Asked Questions About EXT28
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long is EXT28?
EXT28 is 4,478 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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