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4,019 ft
Distance
264 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:11:53
Avg time
193 ft
Altitude change
839 ft
Altitude min
1,098 ft
Altitude max
842 ft
Altitude start
1,037 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
37.3%
Grade min
2,093 ft
Distance climb
1,480 ft
Distance down
443 ft
Distance flat
00:11:53
Avg time

Jameson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Benson / Jameson
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96890 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35751 in Trail Running
    • #97322 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Trail leading to the Drunken Logger for access into the Doumont trail network. Part of the Corridor connecting Westwood Lake to Doumont via the Outer Bypass.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 288 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Jameson Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2025 @ 6:12pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 19, 2025
Small tree down across the top of the blue swtchbacks. Hand-saw will do it.
Sep 13, 2025 @ 5:33pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 13, 2025
Aug 26, 2025 @ 1:12pm
Aug 26, 2025
Tree down after black diamond option
Jul 18, 2025 @ 7:19am
Jul 18, 2025
Aug 25, 2024 @ 12:54pm
Aug 25, 2024
Good
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on Sep 19, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Aug 26, 2025 @ 1:38pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Jameson located?
      Jameson is located in North Benson / Jameson, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the North Benson / Jameson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.18532, -124.08018.
      How hard is Jameson?
      Jameson is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Jameson?
      Jameson has 264 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 839 ft to 1,098 ft.
      Is Jameson a point to point trail?
      Jameson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Jameson?
      Jameson is 4,019 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Jameson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jameson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Jameson?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jameson are:
      • August (25 activities)
      • July (14 activities)
      • September (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Jameson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jameson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Jameson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Jameson. The trail is 4,019 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Jameson?
      Jameson is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,634 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,710 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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