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4,098 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:09:16
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
00:09:16
Avg time
FNG Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRidge Runner
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll year round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
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Year Opened2014
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.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 81 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 961 rides
- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Directions to fng trailhead
(49.102290, -123.985830)
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This loop covers a wider area and would take 1.5 - 2 hours. Lots of rock - more challenging climbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FNG
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long is FNG?
FNG is 4,098 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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