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1,535 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
00:05:32
Avg time
66 ft
Altitude change
1,116 ft
Altitude min
1,183 ft
Altitude max
1,116 ft
Altitude start
1,181 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-0.9%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
1,093 ft
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance flat
00:05:32
Avg time

Mal U Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Doumont
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #234226 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50931 in E-Biking
    • #159195 in Trail Running
    • #131491 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #9,192 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,485 in E-Biking
    • #9,959 in Trail Running
    • #7,368 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Mal U is a 468 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 203 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Mal U Trail Reports

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Dec 28, 2025 @ 5:50pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 28, 2025
 All clear
Dec 23, 2025 @ 12:54pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 23, 2025
 1 large tree down right at start by Thunder rd.
Sep 2, 2025 @ 2:04pm
Sep 2, 2025
 Bridge Has now Been temporarily repaired. Good to ride over.
Aug 18, 2025 @ 9:31pm
Aug 18, 2025
 Bridge is heavily damaged but now clear.
Aug 15, 2025 @ 1:06pm
Aug 15, 2025
 The wind we have had has taken care of the tree that was crowding the bridge crossing. Unfortunately it broke one or both stringers of the bridge...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mal U located?
      Mal U is located in Doumont, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Doumont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.20009, -124.10756.
      ▼ How hard is Mal U?
      Mal U is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mal U?
      Mal U has 66 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,116 ft to 1,183 ft.
      ▼ Is Mal U a point to point trail?
      Mal U is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mal U?
      Mal U is 1,535 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mal U?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mal U. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mal U? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mal U are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mal U?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Mal U. The trail is 1,535 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mal U?
      Mal U is a moderately popular trail. There have been 494 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 485 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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