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2,070 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:05:35
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
373 ft
Altitude min
486 ft
Altitude max
486 ft
Altitude start
374 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
1,703 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:05:35
Avg time

Nirvana Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Quadra Island North
    Quadra Island, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56876 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86375 in Trail Running
    • #124691 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,764 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,015 in Trail Running
    • #6,824 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride
  • Year Opened
    2011

Great connector trail. Classic tight loam lines. Steep climbing pitches.

Tags
LoamySkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 139 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Nirvana Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2025 @ 1:49pm
Aug 17, 2025
 Running great!!
Feb 22, 2024 @ 10:27pm
Feb 22, 2024
 Lots of fresh work. Looks/rides great. I was constantly amazed and impressed while exploring the greater network how much seems to have been done...
Sep 2, 2023 @ 11:34am
Sep 2, 2023
Aug 27, 2023 @ 10:30am
Aug 27, 2023
 Big trees down on trails, Nirvana and others in the area. Definitely some chainsaw work. Nothing I couldn’t lift the bike over.
Jun 20, 2023 @ 6:04am
Jun 20, 2023
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Status:
on Aug 17, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4:16 | 289 | Aug 8, 2010 , Quadra Island
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      4 ★ 75%
      3 ★ 25%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nirvana located?
      Nirvana is located in Quadra Island North, Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Quadra Island North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.1387, -125.28767.
      ▼ How hard is Nirvana?
      Nirvana is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nirvana?
      The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 373 ft to 486 ft.
      ▼ How long is Nirvana?
      Nirvana is 2,070 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nirvana?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nirvana. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nirvana?
      Nirvana is best visited during: year round.
      ▼ How do I access Nirvana? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nirvana are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nirvana?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Nirvana. The trail is 2,070 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nirvana?
      Nirvana is a very popular trail. There have been 559 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 551 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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