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4.0 miles
Distance
313 ft
Climb
-304 ft
Descent
00:29:45
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
470 ft
Altitude min
707 ft
Altitude max
626 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-30.3%
Grade max
32.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,098 ft
Distance flat
00:29:45
Avg time

NLR45 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Gravel logging mainline that spans between Harewood entrance of the Abyss and Extension area.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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NLR45 Trail Reports

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May 16, 2021 @ 4:05pm
May 16, 2021
 Riding boulder-sized cobblestones in the section near Whisky Lake, through the valley south of the ridge. Murder on the wrists with a gravel bike....
Oct 4, 2020 @ 12:09pm
Oct 4, 2020
Apr 17, 2019 @ 7:20pm
Apr 17, 2019
Sep 9, 2018 @ 4:55pm
Sep 9, 2018
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Jul 23, 2018 @ 12:26am
Jul 23, 2018
 reporter Land Manager has closed this trail due to extreme fire risk. Please respect trail closures.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NLR45 located?
      NLR45 is located in The Abyss / Extension Ridge, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Abyss / Extension Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.12951, -123.96734.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NLR45?
      NLR45 has 313 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 304 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 470 ft to 707 ft.
      ▼ How long is NLR45?
      NLR45 is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NLR45?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NLR45. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride NLR45?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride NLR45 are:
      • January (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access NLR45? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NLR45 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NLR45?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride NLR45. The trail is 4.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is NLR45?
      NLR45 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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