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2,808 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-162 ft
Descent
00:07:26
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
528 ft
Altitude min
643 ft
Altitude max
604 ft
Altitude start
528 ft
Altitude end
-2.71%
Grade
-26.4%
Grade max
20.304%
Grade min
955 ft
Distance climb
1,499 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat
00:07:26
Avg time

Gunger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westwood
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19649 in Trail Running
    • #96391 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026 @ 6:20pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 18, 2026
Tree cleared, good to go.
Mar 15, 2026 @ 3:28pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 15, 2026
 Tree across trail near Blue exit
Jul 12, 2025 @ 12:07pm
Jul 12, 2025
 Good
Jun 29, 2025 @ 12:02pm
Jun 29, 2025
 Good
Jun 13, 2025 @ 10:58am
Jun 13, 2025
 Good
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on Mar 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gunger

        ▼ 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 49.15905, -123.98481.
        ▼ How hard is Gunger?
        Gunger is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.71%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gunger?
        Gunger has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 162 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 528 ft to 643 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 2,808 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:
        • May (14 activities)
        • August (6 activities)
        • June (5 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 2,808 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 868 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 760 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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