more stats
1,709 ft
Distance
-364 ft
Descent
00:11:58
Avg time
-365 ft
Altitude change
2,431 ft
Altitude min
2,798 ft
Altitude max
2,796 ft
Altitude start
2,431 ft
Altitude end
-21.4%
Grade
-68%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
1,394 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:11:58
Avg time

Meat Draw (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #77750 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52952 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,818 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,645 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

The Upper section of Meat Draw has more ridges and rollers than the lower portion. Slower and much more technical than the lower portion

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Rock gardensRock slabsRollers

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 223 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Meat Draw (Upper) Trail Reports

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May 1, 2025 @ 4:28pm
May 1, 2025
Mar 6, 2025 @ 8:41pm
Mar 6, 2025
 Clear of snow and deadfall
Jan 12, 2025 @ 10:52am
Jan 12, 2025
Oct 30, 2024 @ 8:31am
Oct 30, 2024
 All clear
Aug 16, 2024 @ 10:11am
Aug 16, 2024
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on May 1, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.52 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to meat-draw-upper trailhead (49.144880, -124.036840)
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      Aug 27, 2019 @ 12:53am
      Aug 27, 2019
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      Sep 2, 2018 @ 9:45pm
      Sep 2, 2018
      Rock slabs 1

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      13:29 | 709 | Jul 14, 2021 , Nanaimo
      Upper Meat Draw - Nanaimo, BC - MTB Trail...
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      0:53 | 78 | Aug 24, 2025 , Nanaimo

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      1 Review & Comments

      chubby5000 chubby5000
      More rock slab goodness. An awesome and technically challenging trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Meat Draw (Upper) located?
      Meat Draw (Upper) is located in South Benson / Wolf Mountain, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Benson / Wolf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.14488, -124.03684.
      ▼ How hard is Meat Draw (Upper)?
      Meat Draw (Upper) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 21.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meat Draw (Upper)?
      The trail has 364 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,431 ft to 2,798 ft.
      ▼ Is Meat Draw (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Meat Draw (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Meat Draw (Upper)?
      Meat Draw (Upper) is 1,709 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meat Draw (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Meat Draw (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Meat Draw (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meat Draw (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Meat Draw (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Meat Draw (Upper). The trail is 1,709 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Meat Draw (Upper)?
      Meat Draw (Upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,091 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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