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3,287 ft
Distance
167 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
00:08:34
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
1,088 ft
Altitude min
1,164 ft
Altitude max
1,117 ft
Altitude start
1,119 ft
Altitude end
-30.1%
Grade max
41.3%
Grade min
1,516 ft
Distance climb
1,381 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:08:34
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorth Benson / Jameson
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBridge
Rerouted in 2013 by the NMBC to maintain the corridor connecting the Westwood lake and Doumont trail networks. a challenging technical trail traveses through some stunning terrain and mature forest.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 54 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 348 rides
- Last: Oct 17, 2026
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(49.169210, -124.056150)
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Routes with this trail
44 miles • 6,715 ft • 33 •
The 6 (plus water district) main riding areas of Nanaimo. Summiting each riding area as best as we can!
★ 1.0 • 25 miles • 3,597 ft • 35 • Loop •
A nice route to link Westwood and Doumont trails if your up for a long ride
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