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3.9 miles
Distance
1,757 ft
Climb
-112 ft
Descent
00:35:19
Avg time
1,644 ft
Altitude change
609 ft
Altitude min
2,320 ft
Altitude max
676 ft
Altitude start
2,320 ft
Altitude end
8%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
37.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2,710 ft
Distance down
1,319 ft
Distance flat
00:35:19
Avg time

NLR47 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Westwood
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 70 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Logging road. Sometimes is active. Gate can be locked at anytime so don't park or drive in.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Sep 23, 2024 @ 5:50pm
Sep 23, 2024
‘Road closed’ with a big a$$ hole right by where the final section of gatekeeper spits you out. In the evening it’s fine to push through but...
Feb 9, 2023 @ 6:44am
Feb 9, 2023
All clear!
Jan 18, 2023 @ 7:21pm
Jan 18, 2023
Security was turning bikes away at the gate today for safety reasons due to logging in the area
Nov 20, 2021 @ 6:16pm
Nov 20, 2021
Watch out for debris from heavy rains and large loose rocks just before the bridge over chase river when coming down from roller coaster.
Jun 6, 2021 @ 12:01pm
Jun 6, 2021
Dusty
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        Frequently Asked Questions About NLR47

        Where is NLR47 located?
        NLR47 is located in Westwood, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.11871, -123.98789.
        What is the elevation gain for NLR47?
        NLR47 has 1,757 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 609 ft to 2,320 ft.
        Is NLR47 a point to point trail?
        NLR47 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is NLR47?
        NLR47 is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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