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4,098 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:07:25
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
787 ft
Altitude min
897 ft
Altitude max
897 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
807 ft
Distance climb
2,329 ft
Distance down
965 ft
Distance flat
00:07:25
Avg time

FNG Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66718 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31979 in E-Biking
    • #149566 in Trail Running
    • #146175 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,274 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,164 in E-Biking
    • #8,910 in Trail Running
    • #8,669 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2014

Coming from the Northwest it starts off in a recently logged area just up from "Tangerine Dream" Heads into a forested canopy with some tight twists and turns and some technical ground. There are some easy bypasses on this trail, It exits into another clear-cut and descends down to the logging road and ends here. Across the road is the start to "Riparian Trail".

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Rock slabsTight and twisty
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12.5 km average
6 Months
  • 76 rides
  • 13.6 km avg distance
All
  • 993 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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FNG Trail Reports

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Oct 9, 2025 @ 10:47am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 9, 2025
Jul 26, 2025 @ 10:09am
Jul 26, 2025
 All brushed
Jul 7, 2025 @ 9:54am
Jul 7, 2025
 gave it a haircut. middle section not done
May 20, 2025 @ 11:57am
May 20, 2025
 Good
Jan 8, 2025 @ 2:05pm
Jan 8, 2025
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Status:
on Oct 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fng trailhead (49.102290, -123.985830)
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      5:41 | 190 | Apr 29, 2026 , Nanaimo
      2026 Feb 20 FNG to Connector
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      0:50 | 195 | Feb 20, 2026 , Nanaimo

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FNG located?
      FNG is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.10229, -123.98583.
      ▼ How hard is FNG?
      FNG is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FNG?
      FNG has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 787 ft to 897 ft.
      ▼ How long is FNG?
      FNG is 4,098 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FNG?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FNG. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride FNG?
      FNG is best visited during: All year round.
      ▼ How do I access FNG? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FNG are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FNG?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride FNG. The trail is 4,098 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FNG?
      FNG is a very popular trail. There have been 3,542 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,559 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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