more stats
1,017 ft
Distance
-114 ft
Descent
00:00:46
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
623 ft
Altitude min
738 ft
Altitude max
738 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
1,017 ft
Distance down
00:00:46
Avg time

Hutz Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27329 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,324 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2016

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This trail is unsanctioned.

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BermsJumps

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 322 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 3,148 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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on Apr 23, 2026
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Avg: 4.32 (58 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Rob-M87
      Tree down near the start around the first bend or so
      Twowheelsforever
      Fun for the last trail, cool rollercoaster gully section

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hutz located?
      Hutz is located in South Benson / Wolf Mountain, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Benson / Wolf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.12236, -123.99757.
      ▼ How hard is Hutz?
      Hutz is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hutz?
      The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 623 ft to 738 ft.
      ▼ Is Hutz a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hutz is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hutz?
      Hutz is 1,017 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hutz?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hutz. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hutz?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hutz are:
      • April (245 activities)
      • May (211 activities)
      • June (188 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hutz? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hutz are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hutz?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Hutz. The trail is 1,017 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hutz?
      Hutz is a very popular trail. There have been 14,582 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,035 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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