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288 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:00:34
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
970 ft
Altitude min
981 ft
Altitude max
975 ft
Altitude start
977 ft
Altitude end
0.557%
Grade
-15.021%
Grade max
6.414%
Grade min
155 ft
Distance climb
62 ft
Distance down
71 ft
Distance flat
00:00:34
Avg time

NightHawk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125948 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352636 in Trail Running
    • #324345 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,509 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #13,996 in Trail Running
    • #13,275 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year except heavy snow.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016

"Night Hawk" comes off of the West end of "RimRunner" and heads South to join up with "Quadrophenia" there are a few Technical spots on this first short phase of this trail. A Penguin Trail "Waddle while you Ride"

Second phase now under construction.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Oct 9, 2025 @ 10:47am (America/Vancouver)
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Apr 30, 2025 @ 9:52am
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Dec 19, 2024 @ 6:25pm
Dec 19, 2024
 reporter All trees have now been cleared. Good to go.
Oct 30, 2024 @ 6:19pm
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May 14, 2024 @ 10:22am
May 14, 2024
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on Oct 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NightHawk located?
      NightHawk is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09927, -123.99089.
      ▼ How hard is NightHawk?
      NightHawk is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.557%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NightHawk?
      NightHawk has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 970 ft to 981 ft.
      ▼ Is NightHawk a point to point trail?
      NightHawk is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is NightHawk?
      NightHawk is 288 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NightHawk?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NightHawk. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride NightHawk?
      NightHawk is best visited during: All Year except heavy snow..
      ▼ How do I access NightHawk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NightHawk are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NightHawk?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride NightHawk. The trail is 288 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is NightHawk?
      NightHawk is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 293 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 648 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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