more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
00:15:02
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
667 ft
Altitude min
776 ft
Altitude max
672 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,606 ft
Distance down
1,168 ft
Distance flat
00:15:02
Avg time

NLR45-2-8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Road access to the foot of Magic Carpet Ride and Ridge Runner area.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 24, 2023 @ 12:53pm
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Jun 10, 2022 @ 11:04am
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Sep 9, 2018 @ 4:59pm
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Jul 23, 2018 @ 12:27am
Jul 23, 2018
 reporter Land Manager has closed this trail due to extreme fire risk. Please respect trail closures.
Aug 4, 2017 @ 11:59am
Aug 4, 2017
 reporter Land Manager has closed this trail due to extreme fire risk. Please respect trail closures.
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on Jul 24, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      May 17, 2020 @ 2:09pm
      May 17, 2020

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NLR45-2-8 located?
      NLR45-2-8 is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09653, -123.96185.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NLR45-2-8?
      NLR45-2-8 has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 667 ft to 776 ft.
      ▼ Is NLR45-2-8 a point to point trail?
      NLR45-2-8 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is NLR45-2-8?
      NLR45-2-8 is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NLR45-2-8?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NLR45-2-8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access NLR45-2-8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NLR45-2-8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NLR45-2-8?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride NLR45-2-8. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is NLR45-2-8?
      NLR45-2-8 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 106 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 111 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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