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2.4 miles
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-685 ft
Descent
00:19:36
Avg time
-656 ft
Altitude change
663 ft
Altitude min
1,338 ft
Altitude max
1,320 ft
Altitude start
663 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
1,519 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,138 ft
Distance flat
00:19:36
Avg time

NLR47-2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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NLR47-2 is a 4 km less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 miles average
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  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 20 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Jul 23, 2018 @ 12:25am
Jul 23, 2018
 reporter Land Manager has closed this trail due to extreme fire risk. Please respect trail closures.
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        Directions to nlr472 trailhead (49.120700, -124.013380)
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        Routes with this trail

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        Ridge Runner Roundabout
        ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 1,197 ft • 22 • Loop •
        A route that combines a good mix of climbing and downhill covering the Runner and lower South Benson trails.
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        Le Tour de #gnarnaimo
        ★ 4.0 • 19 miles • 5,002 ft • 36 •
        Looptie Loop of the best of Mt. Benson
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        Ridge Runner/ Benson Loop
        ★ 2.0 • 15 miles • 2,025 ft • 69 • Loop •
        Good medium distance loop

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        Frequently Asked Questions About NLR47-2

        ▼ Where is NLR47-2 located?
        NLR47-2 is located in South Benson / Wolf Mountain, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Benson / Wolf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.1207, -124.01338.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for NLR47-2?
        NLR47-2 has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 685 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 663 ft to 1,338 ft.
        ▼ Is NLR47-2 a point to point trail?
        Yes, NLR47-2 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is NLR47-2?
        NLR47-2 is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on NLR47-2?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on NLR47-2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride NLR47-2?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride NLR47-2 are:
        • October (4 activities)
        • August (4 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access NLR47-2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to NLR47-2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride NLR47-2?
        The estimated time to ride NLR47-2 is approximately 20 minutes. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is NLR47-2?
        NLR47-2 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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