more stats
2,444 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:05:09
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
938 ft
Altitude min
1,046 ft
Altitude max
938 ft
Altitude start
971 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
1,201 ft
Distance climb
837 ft
Distance down
407 ft
Distance flat
00:05:09
Avg time

Fracture Line Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101836 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46366 in E-Biking
    • #334865 in Trail Running
    • #154218 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,200 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,194 in E-Biking
    • #13,439 in Trail Running
    • #9,586 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Some Snow can be an issue.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015

Access right across road from Spanky and our gang, also accesses Black Fly.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 344 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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Fracture Line Trail Reports

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Nov 9, 2026 @ 12:06pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 9, 2026
Two trees done. One needs a saw.
May 20, 2025 @ 11:57am
May 20, 2025
Good
May 9, 2025 @ 1:21pm
May 9, 2025
Good
Mar 26, 2025 @ 5:57pm
Mar 26, 2025
Someone is cutting trees and leaving them across the trail.
Mar 21, 2025 @ 9:55am
Mar 21, 2025
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Status:
on Nov 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fracture-line trailhead (49.100220, -123.993810)

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      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 855 ft • 49 • Loop •
      Route can be done both directions but better to do it clockwise. About 14 kms. Takes about 2 hours. A...
      ★ 2.0 • 9 miles • 924 ft • 46 • Loop •
      A tougher route, lots of rock. Can be ridden both directions but better to do it counter-clockwise. Lots...
      16 miles • 1,737 ft • 68 • Loop •
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fracture Line located?
      Fracture Line is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.10022, -123.99381.
      ▼ How hard is Fracture Line?
      Fracture Line is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fracture Line?
      Fracture Line has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 938 ft to 1,046 ft.
      ▼ How long is Fracture Line?
      Fracture Line is 2,444 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fracture Line?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fracture Line. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fracture Line?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fracture Line are:
      • May (20 activities)
      • March (18 activities)
      • July (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Fracture Line? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fracture Line are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fracture Line?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Fracture Line. The trail is 2,444 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fracture Line?
      Fracture Line is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,214 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,217 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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