more stats
712 ft
Distance
-36 ft
Descent
00:00:49
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
742 ft
Altitude min
780 ft
Altitude max
780 ft
Altitude start
741 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
643 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:00:49
Avg time

Gatekeeper (lowest) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #46396 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A short trail continuing Gatekeeper to the newest Powersauce climbing trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 250 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 1,145 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Gatekeeper (lowest) Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 8, 2026
Dec 20, 2025 @ 11:02am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 20, 2025
Jul 1, 2025 @ 11:26am
Jul 1, 2025
 Good. a few loose rocks
Jun 21, 2025 @ 3:42pm
Jun 21, 2025
May 9, 2025 @ 1:21pm
May 9, 2025
 Good. Horses are using the trails now
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on Sep 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to gatekeeper-lowest trailhead (49.116210, -123.996150)
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      Oct 28, 2021 @ 10:19am
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      Nov 12, 2023 @ 11:16am
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      Upper/Lower/Lowest/Final Gatekeeper, South...
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      19:15 | 103 | May 4, 2025 , Nanaimo

      Routes with this trail

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      The Simpsons Line - a lap
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      174
      BCBR 2025 Stage 4
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      BCBR 2025 Stage 4 Nanaimo. An XC heavy, steady load day in the amazing and varied landscapes of Nanaimo
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      BCBR 2026 Stage 6
      ★ 4.0 • 23 miles • 2,916 ft • 19 •
      Stage 6 BCBR: A mix of riding styles; distinct terrain, Big Bang Cidery to finish!
      4.0 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 20%
      4 ★ 60%
      3 ★ 20%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gatekeeper (lowest) located?
      Gatekeeper (lowest) 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 49.11621, -123.99615.
      ▼ How hard is Gatekeeper (lowest)?
      Gatekeeper (lowest) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gatekeeper (lowest)?
      The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 742 ft to 780 ft.
      ▼ Is Gatekeeper (lowest) a point to point trail?
      Gatekeeper (lowest) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gatekeeper (lowest)?
      Gatekeeper (lowest) is 712 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gatekeeper (lowest)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gatekeeper (lowest). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gatekeeper (lowest)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gatekeeper (lowest) are:
      • May (176 activities)
      • July (150 activities)
      • April (69 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Gatekeeper (lowest)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gatekeeper (lowest) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gatekeeper (lowest)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Gatekeeper (lowest). The trail is 712 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gatekeeper (lowest)?
      Gatekeeper (lowest) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,802 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,333 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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