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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80458 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58770 in E-Biking
    • #99899 in Trail Running
    • #64484 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019

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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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 554 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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on Apr 25, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        Directions to hack-n-slash trailhead (49.113230, -123.984350)
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        1 Review & Comments

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        Also overgrown, spots not even possible to ride due to bushes.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How long is Hack N Slash?
        Hack N Slash is 2,067 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hack N Slash?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hack N Slash. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Hack N Slash? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hack N Slash are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hack N Slash?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Hack N Slash. The trail is 2,067 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hack N Slash?
        Hack N Slash is a very popular trail. There have been 2,067 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,059 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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