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2,067 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:04:29
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
633 ft
Altitude min
666 ft
Altitude max
660 ft
Altitude start
653 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
531 ft
Distance climb
627 ft
Distance down
876 ft
Distance flat
00:04:29
Avg time
Hack N Slash Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRidge Runner
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat, CX
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2019
Beginner Trail. Bridge over a fast flowing creek in Winter. A couple of Rock bridges.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 52 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 536 rides
- Last: Jul 14, 2026
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Directions to hack-n-slash trailhead
(49.113230, -123.984350)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 964 ft • 43 • Loop •
Best to do this loop in a clockwise direction - although it is a lot of UP. 16 kms. Probably take 2.5 - 3...
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 855 ft • 49 • Loop •
Route can be done both directions but better to do it clockwise. About 14 kms. Takes about 2 hours. A...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hack N Slash
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Where is Hack N Slash located?
Hack N Slash is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.11323, -123.98435.
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How hard is Hack N Slash?
Hack N Slash is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Hack N Slash?
Hack N Slash has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 633 ft to 666 ft.
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Is Hack N Slash a point to point trail?
Hack N Slash is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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