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906 ft
Distance
-212 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-212 ft
Altitude change
1,104 ft
Altitude min
1,316 ft
Altitude max
1,316 ft
Altitude start
1,102 ft
Altitude end
-23.5%
Grade
-57.8%
Grade max
-4.7%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
883 ft
Distance down
00:02:53
Avg time

Parachutes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Westwood
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60737 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50590 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,979 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,462 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020

Drop into these pair o chutes on parachutes. Hit the gap jump and the rock roll drop, both can be ridden around. Access the trail from the second switchback of the Jackoon climb. The exit of the trail should be walked out across the bridge, it was designed to not be ridden to keep motos out.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 285 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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on Sep 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.3 (8 votes)
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      Directions to parachutes trailhead (49.149660, -124.016740)
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      0:29 | 204 | Jun 23, 2026 , Nanaimo
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      7:54 | 124 | Apr 13, 2025 , Nanaimo
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      2:00 | 909 | Aug 19, 2020 , Nanaimo

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Parachutes located?
      Parachutes is located in Westwood, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.14966, -124.01674.
      ▼ How hard is Parachutes?
      Parachutes is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 23.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Parachutes?
      The trail has 212 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,104 ft to 1,316 ft.
      ▼ Is Parachutes a point to point trail?
      Yes, Parachutes is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Parachutes?
      Parachutes is 906 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parachutes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Parachutes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Parachutes?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Parachutes are:
      • April (28 activities)
      • May (24 activities)
      • July (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Parachutes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parachutes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Parachutes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Parachutes. The trail is 906 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Parachutes?
      Parachutes is a very popular trail. There have been 1,424 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,334 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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