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1,998 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-139 ft
Descent
00:06:57
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
460 ft
Altitude min
597 ft
Altitude max
562 ft
Altitude start
509 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
850 ft
Distance climb
846 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:06:57
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Ion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Linley Valley
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112545 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35054 in Trail Running
    • #90175 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Short tech climb, and fun descent A couple tricky tech moves on the way down which can catch people off guard.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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        Directions to ion trailhead (49.224150, -123.986040)
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        Ion
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        Mar 15, 2022 @ 6:12pm
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        Kyle Quesnel - Squamish Style
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        2:42 | 11622 | Sep 21, 2015 , Nanaimo

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ion

        ▼ Where is Ion located?
        Ion is located in Linley Valley, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Linley Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.22415, -123.98604.
        ▼ How hard is Ion?
        Ion is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ion?
        Ion has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 460 ft to 597 ft.
        ▼ Is Ion a point to point trail?
        Ion is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ion?
        Ion is 1,998 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ion?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ion?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ion are:
        • July (34 activities)
        • May (31 activities)
        • June (27 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Ion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ion are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ion?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Ion. The trail is 1,998 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ion?
        Ion is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,501 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,499 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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