more stats
1,657 ft
Distance
-122 ft
Descent
00:02:35
Avg time
-122 ft
Altitude change
617 ft
Altitude min
740 ft
Altitude max
740 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
1,519 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:02:35
Avg time

Gatekeeper Final Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16563 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #802 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump

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AI Generated Description

Gatekeeper Final is a 505 m popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill primary. It features bridge and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendlyJumps

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 98 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 979 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (4 votes)
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      Directions to gatekeeper-final trailhead (49.117970, -123.996130)
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      Routes with this trail

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      Benson Blue Loop
      5 miles • 844 ft • 7 • Loop •
      An all blue intermediate loop.
      65
      EXTENSION TO GATEKEEPER
      ★ 3.0 • 17 miles • 2,461 ft • 11 • Loop •
      THIS ROUTE IS FROM EXTENSION TO FULL GATEKEEPER. WHAT A CLIMB
      373
      Nainaimo good ride
      25 miles • 5,831 ft • 22 •
      Looptie Loop of the best of Mt. Benson
      3.5 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 50%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gatekeeper Final located?
      Gatekeeper Final 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 49.11797, -123.99613.
      ▼ How hard is Gatekeeper Final?
      Gatekeeper Final is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gatekeeper Final?
      The trail has 122 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 617 ft to 740 ft.
      ▼ Is Gatekeeper Final a point to point trail?
      Gatekeeper Final is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gatekeeper Final?
      Gatekeeper Final is 1,657 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gatekeeper Final?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gatekeeper Final. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gatekeeper Final? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gatekeeper Final are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gatekeeper Final?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Gatekeeper Final. The trail is 1,657 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gatekeeper Final?
      Gatekeeper Final is a very popular trail. There have been 3,520 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,844 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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