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4.0 miles
Distance
313 ft
Climb
-304 ft
Descent
707 ft
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
470 ft
Altitude min
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
NLR45 Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Abyss / Extension Ridge
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAdaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
Gravel logging mainline that spans between Harewood entrance of the Abyss and Extension area.
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6 Months
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- 20.4 km avg distance
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- 2 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Directions to nlr45 trailhead
(49.129500, -123.967360)
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Frequently Asked Questions About NLR45
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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 49.1295, -123.96736.
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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.
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Is NLR45 a point to point trail?
NLR45 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is NLR45?
NLR45 is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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