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1,211 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:02:44
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
447 ft
Altitude min
487 ft
Altitude max
483 ft
Altitude start
446 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
784 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:02:44
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Nookie Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45161 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48676 in Trail Running
    • #22366 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Nookie is a short connector trail that spans between Keith's and Sticks and Stones. It's an easy climb or a fun rip down.

Access Info

From the north exit of Diggler follow logging road north to junction. Take logging road to the right and ride 50m past Sticks and Stones entrance. Nookie entrance is on your left.

From Keith's trail you'll see the trailhead to Nookie on your right.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Jun 27, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
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        Directions to nookie trailhead (49.126390, -123.952830)

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        Nookie & Sticks and Stones - Abyss Nanaimo...
        2:48 | 9 | Jun 24, 2026 , Nanaimo
        Nookie Russler - Abyss Nanaimo - Mar 2026
        3:50 | 29 | Mar 22, 2026 , Nanaimo

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nookie

        ▼ Where is Nookie located?
        Nookie 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 49.12639, -123.95283.
        ▼ How hard is Nookie?
        Nookie is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nookie?
        Nookie has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 447 ft to 487 ft.
        ▼ Is Nookie a point to point trail?
        Nookie is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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