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4,173 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
00:05:56
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
219 ft
Altitude min
315 ft
Altitude max
307 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
1,135 ft
Distance climb
2,313 ft
Distance down
725 ft
Distance flat
00:05:56
Avg time

Nice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sproat Lake
    Port Alberni, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #247956 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #170803 in E-Biking
    • #264731 in Trail Running
    • #338502 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

XC trail through older cut blocks. Slightly undulating.

Access Info

One end accessible right from Ash Main. Other end accessible from a spur road off Ash Main. Midway through the trail is a connector to the Cross Country trail which parallels Stirling Arm Dr.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Apr 22, 2026 @ 7:08am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 22, 2026
Couple trees across trail fairly close to Ash ML. Otherwise it’s a narrow single track that is pretty fun to ride.
May 6, 2023 @ 5:19pm
May 6, 2023
Good trail. People have been maintaining it.
Jan 3, 2021 @ 11:16am
Jan 3, 2021
Closed until restored from logging
Sep 27, 2020 @ 10:41am
Sep 27, 2020
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        Directions to nice trailhead (49.261480, -124.916770)

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        Jul 4, 2020 @ 5:49pm
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        Lil bro gets BIG air! Nice:)
        0:21 | 175 | Jul 21, 2013 , Port Alberni
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        2:04 | 629 | Jul 30, 2012 , Port Alberni
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        0:51 | 985 | Sep 16, 2011 , Port Alberni
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        2:09 | 203 | Feb 13, 2011 , Port Alberni

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nice

        Where is Nice located?
        Nice is located in Sproat Lake, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sproat Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.26148, -124.91677.
        How hard is Nice?
        Nice is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Nice?
        Nice has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 127 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 219 ft to 315 ft.
        Is Nice a point to point trail?
        Nice is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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