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984 ft
Distance
-82 ft
Descent
245 ft
High Point
-82 ft
Altitude change
163 ft
Altitude min
245 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
925 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat

Gnarly Gnu Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northwest Bay Trails
    Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Land Management

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AI Generated Description

Gnarly Gnu is a 300 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nanoose Bay British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gnarly Gnu located?
      Gnarly Gnu is located in Northwest Bay Trails, Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Northwest Bay Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.29167, -124.23479.
      ▼ How hard is Gnarly Gnu?
      Gnarly Gnu is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gnarly Gnu?
      The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 163 ft to 245 ft.
      ▼ Is Gnarly Gnu a point to point trail?
      Gnarly Gnu is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gnarly Gnu?
      Gnarly Gnu is 984 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gnarly Gnu?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gnarly Gnu. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gnarly Gnu? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gnarly Gnu are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Gnarly Gnu?
      Gnarly Gnu is a moderately popular trail. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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