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1.1 miles
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-1,056 ft
Descent
00:16:13
Avg time
-1,048 ft
Altitude change
1,358 ft
Altitude min
2,406 ft
Altitude max
2,406 ft
Altitude start
1,358 ft
Altitude end
-18.8%
Grade
-58.4%
Grade max
6.4%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance climb
5,089 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:16:13
Avg time

Meat Draw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32123 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30823 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    March-Nov, depends on snow level
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Steeper downhill that winds between mossy bluffs. Some challenging rock faces.

Access Info

Access off Nanaimo lakes road and 142 main logging road.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 439 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Meat Draw Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2026 @ 12:17pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 22, 2026
 So fun! I love tech and slabs. Thank you builder!!!
Jul 17, 2026 @ 1:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 17, 2026
 What a trail 🤩 incredible slab lines through moss mixed in with steeps and tech. Worth it.
May 24, 2026 @ 4:34pm (America/Vancouver)
May 24, 2026
The downed tree below the steep switchback is cleared.
Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 30, 2026
 Large Tree still down, trail good otherwise but getting dry and loose
Apr 28, 2026 @ 12:37pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 28, 2026
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on Aug 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.54 (37 votes)
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        Directions to meat-draw trailhead (49.143030, -124.031670)
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        Mt Benson - Lower Meat Draw 2nd lap
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        3:32 | 304 | Oct 14, 2024 , Nanaimo
        Mt Benson - Upper Meat Draw 2nd lap
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        3:00 | 206 | Oct 14, 2024 , Nanaimo
        Meat Draw South Benson/Wolf Mountain
        mtb
        18:26 | 528 | Aug 7, 2023 , Nanaimo
        Dry and loose on Lower Meatdraw
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        5:32 | 392 | Sep 27, 2022 , Nanaimo

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        11 Reviews & Comments

        tdeems tdeems
        Lots of really cool lumpy rock rolls, with the first one being the hardest. Solid black the whole time except for a steep and loose chute with a gnarly right hander, right after the alt exit.
        t05NZP
        This is a great trail some chunky tech , rock rolls , and goes on forever will put a big grin on your face
        kphjelholt kphjelholt
        This trail is awesome. If it wasn’t so remote it would be rated a double black. This is not an overrated blue you can boost your ego on. It’s a difficult trail you’ll walk a lot of if you don’t have solid skills (and nerves) for hard technical knar. Now you know.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Meat Draw located?
        Meat Draw 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 49.14303, -124.03167.
        ▼ How hard is Meat Draw?
        Meat Draw is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meat Draw?
        Meat Draw has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,056 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,358 ft to 2,406 ft.
        ▼ Is Meat Draw a point to point trail?
        Yes, Meat Draw is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Meat Draw?
        Meat Draw is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meat Draw?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Meat Draw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Meat Draw?
        Meat Draw is best visited during: March-Nov, depends on snow level.
        ▼ How do I access Meat Draw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meat Draw are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Meat Draw?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Meat Draw. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Meat Draw?
        Meat Draw is a very popular trail. There have been 2,422 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,256 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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