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3,809 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:06:58
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
483 ft
Altitude min
549 ft
Altitude max
510 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-6.5%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
1,362 ft
Distance climb
1,014 ft
Distance down
1,434 ft
Distance flat
00:06:58
Avg time

Keiths Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43727 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72056 in Trail Running
    • #37215 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Another of the "old school" trails in the south end, this trail from the north end follows a ridge edge with some good technical sections and great looks over the ridge edge to a nice stand of trees and a small swamp before it drops into a formerly logged area that now has regrown offering a good canopy, A new climbing route at the south end allows for an easier climb up to the road and Humble Ninja

Access Info

From the south end you leave Humble Ninja staying to the left on the single track, go straight across the road and you will see the trail head. From the north end, if you are coming from Jurassic Park you turn left at the gravel road and after just a few meters you turn left again.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles average
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Keiths

        ▼ Where is Keiths located?
        Keiths is located in The Abyss / Extension Ridge, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Abyss / Extension Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.13114, -123.95805.
        ▼ How hard is Keiths?
        Keiths is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Keiths?
        Keiths has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 483 ft to 549 ft.
        ▼ How long is Keiths?
        Keiths is 3,809 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Keiths?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Keiths. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Keiths? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Keiths are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Keiths?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Keiths. The trail is 3,809 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Keiths?
        Keiths is a very popular trail. There have been 4,835 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,843 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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