more stats
1,211 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:01:39
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
00:01:39
Avg time

Nookie Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47638 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96536 in Trail Running
    • #107692 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,354 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,575 in Trail Running
    • #5,743 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • 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.

Tags
Bridges
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 151 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,520 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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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...
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      2:48 | 36 | Jun 24, 2026 , Nanaimo
      Nookie Russler - Abyss Nanaimo - Mar 2026
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      3:50 | 53 | Mar 22, 2026 , Nanaimo

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Nookie?
      Nookie is 1,211 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nookie?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nookie. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nookie? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nookie are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nookie?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Nookie. The trail is 1,211 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nookie?
      Nookie is a very popular trail. There have been 7,045 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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