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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
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Abyss / Extension Ridge
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes 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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- 6 rides
- 11 miles average
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Directions to keiths trailhead
(49.131140, -123.958050)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Keiths
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for Keiths?
Keiths has 24 m of elevation gain. The trail has 13 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 147 m to 167 m.
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How long is Keiths?
Keiths is 1.2 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
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