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948 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-203 ft
Descent
00:04:17
Avg time
-200 ft
Altitude change
2,640 ft
Altitude min
2,844 ft
Altitude max
2,841 ft
Altitude start
2,641 ft
Altitude end
-21.1%
Grade
-44.5%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
774 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:04:17
Avg time

Fossil Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Benson / Jameson
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #3077 in Hiking [+]
    • #1140 in Trail Running
  • Provincial Ranking
    #207 in Hiking · British Columbia [+]
    • #52 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • OSM Way
    #244340808

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AI Generated Description

Fossil Trail is a 289 m black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 6 miles avg distance
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      This trails GPS track was originally sourced from OpenStreetMap and will always be available for download in OSM Format.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fossil Trail located?
      Fossil Trail is located in North Benson / Jameson, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the North Benson / Jameson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.15343, -124.05108.
      ▼ How hard is Fossil Trail?
      Fossil Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 21.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fossil Trail?
      Fossil Trail has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 203 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,640 ft to 2,844 ft.
      ▼ Is Fossil Trail a point to point trail?
      Fossil Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fossil Trail?
      Fossil Trail is 948 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fossil Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fossil Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Fossil Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fossil Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Fossil Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to hike Fossil Trail. The trail is 948 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fossil Trail?
      Fossil Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,616 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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