more stats
2,959 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:05:12
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
564 ft
Altitude min
680 ft
Altitude max
621 ft
Altitude start
564 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
19%
Grade min
1,175 ft
Distance climb
1,306 ft
Distance down
476 ft
Distance flat
00:05:12
Avg time

Gunger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westwood
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #131784 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50864 in Trail Running
    • #129732 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,833 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,806 in Trail Running
    • #7,202 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015

Fun short trail thats fast

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 171 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Gunger Trail Reports

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on Mar 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gunger located?
      Gunger is located in Westwood, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.15902, -123.98488.
      ▼ How hard is Gunger?
      Gunger is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gunger?
      Gunger has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 564 ft to 680 ft.
      ▼ Is Gunger a point to point trail?
      Gunger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gunger?
      Gunger is 2,959 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gunger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gunger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gunger?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gunger are:
      • October (14 activities)
      • May (11 activities)
      • November (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Gunger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gunger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gunger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Gunger. The trail is 2,959 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gunger?
      Gunger is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 906 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 798 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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