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197 ft
Distance
-15 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
831 ft
Altitude min
846 ft
Altitude max
846 ft
Altitude start
830 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
-3.7%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance down
00:01:23
Avg time

GFY Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This Short Connector Trail Connects Wonderwall (Kate's Ridge) down to Panarama Ridge where you can either head North down Panarama Ridge or South to the On the Edge Trail. It is a steep but short climb from Panarama Ridge to Wonderwall (Kate's Ridge).

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Feb 5, 2023 @ 6:25pm
Feb 5, 2023
 Logged. Trail inaccessible. Trees down covering trail.
Nov 7, 2022 @ 7:17am
Nov 7, 2022
 Light snow was melting.
Apr 27, 2022 @ 12:34am
Apr 27, 2022
 Tree Blocking Trail has been Cleared.
Nov 11, 2021 @ 10:29am
Nov 11, 2021
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on Feb 5, 2023
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        Frequently Asked Questions About GFY

        ▼ Where is GFY located?
        GFY is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.08987, -123.96639.
        ▼ How hard is GFY?
        GFY is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for GFY?
        The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 831 ft to 846 ft.
        ▼ Is GFY a point to point trail?
        GFY is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is GFY?
        GFY is 197 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on GFY?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on GFY. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access GFY? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to GFY are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike GFY?
        The estimated time to hike GFY is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 197 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is GFY?
        GFY is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 184 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 184 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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