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1,174 ft
Distance
-113 ft
Descent
00:01:30
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
1,950 ft
Altitude min
2,063 ft
Altitude max
2,063 ft
Altitude start
1,950 ft
Altitude end
-9.593%
Grade
-18.42%
Grade max
-3.604%
Grade min
1,174 ft
Distance down
00:01:30
Avg time

FTR Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31707 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116187 in Trail Running
    • #124642 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Short loamy trail leading to The Zipper

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 180 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,238 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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FTR Trail Reports

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Aug 20, 2026 @ 6:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 20, 2026
Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
May 16, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/Vancouver)
May 16, 2026
Apr 21, 2026 @ 9:32am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 21, 2026
Feb 25, 2026 @ 6:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 25, 2026
 Totally rideable but snow on first part of trail
Nov 11, 2025 @ 10:21am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 11, 2025
 Didn’t notice the branch on the trail. We rode it no problem today
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on Aug 20, 2026
Avg: 4.4 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ftr trailhead (49.135520, -124.033160)
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      Photos

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      Mar 21, 2010 @ 6:46pm
      Mar 21, 2010
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      Dec 2, 2020 @ 6:11pm
      Dec 2, 2020
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      Apr 12, 2022 @ 11:22am
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      120 |
      Oct 13, 2021 @ 3:32pm
      Oct 13, 2021

      Videos

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      FTR to Rollercoaster
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      0:31 | 122 | Jun 23, 2026 , Nanaimo
      Carnival Line | Nanaimo, BC
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      8:02 | 287 | Feb 9, 2025 , Nanaimo
      Nathan's Trail Previews
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      228 | Nov 30, 2020 , Nanaimo
      Bears, Beers, Mexican Food and a whole lot of...
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      12:44 | 536 | May 5, 2019 , Nanaimo

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      2026 Murderhorn Maiden Stage 1: FTR/Coaster
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      Gnarnaimo Enduro Island Cup 2023
      18 miles • 3,993 ft • 17 •
      Full Course for Gnarnaimo Island Cup Enduro #3 - June 18, 2023. Course details subject to change.
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      20 Ratings
      5 ★ 55%
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 5%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FTR located?
      FTR is located in South Benson / Wolf Mountain, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Benson / Wolf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.13552, -124.03316.
      ▼ How hard is FTR?
      FTR is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.593%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FTR?
      The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,950 ft to 2,063 ft.
      ▼ Is FTR a point to point trail?
      Yes, FTR is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is FTR?
      FTR is 1,174 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FTR?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FTR. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride FTR?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride FTR are:
      • April (105 activities)
      • May (105 activities)
      • June (76 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access FTR? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FTR are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FTR?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride FTR. The trail is 1,174 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FTR?
      FTR is a very popular trail. There have been 6,244 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,050 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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