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4,823 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-379 ft
Descent
00:15:02
Avg time
-308 ft
Altitude change
997 ft
Altitude min
1,323 ft
Altitude max
1,306 ft
Altitude start
997 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-38.4%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
1,224 ft
Distance climb
2,641 ft
Distance down
958 ft
Distance flat
00:15:02
Avg time

Hayden Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Doumont
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55909 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28447 in E-Biking
    • #131800 in Trail Running
    • #124862 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,719 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,930 in E-Biking
    • #7,525 in Trail Running
    • #6,833 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A little bit of everything on this trail, some fun tech downhill mixed with a short tech climb here and there. Cool views and vistas.

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Rock slabsViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 10:24am (America/Vancouver)
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Aug 4, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/Vancouver)
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Mar 23, 2026 @ 9:47am (America/Vancouver)
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Feb 8, 2026 @ 4:06pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 8, 2026
Blow down and widowmakers around rocky section above Razmanaz. Another tree down just after razmanaz junction.
Nov 9, 2025 @ 1:52pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 9, 2025
tree has been cleared.
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Status:
on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (25 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to hayden trailhead (49.188290, -124.104960)
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      1 Review & Comments

      luckylegz
      Widowmaker tree near the bottom. Careful in the wind.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hayden located?
      Hayden is located in Doumont, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Doumont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.18829, -124.10496.
      ▼ How hard is Hayden?
      Hayden is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hayden?
      Hayden has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 379 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 997 ft to 1,323 ft.
      ▼ Is Hayden a point to point trail?
      Hayden is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hayden?
      Hayden is 4,823 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hayden?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hayden. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hayden? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hayden are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hayden?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Hayden. The trail is 4,823 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hayden?
      Hayden is a very popular trail. There have been 4,228 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,285 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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