more stats
669 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:00:53
Avg time
33 ft
Altitude change
767 ft
Altitude min
805 ft
Altitude max
771 ft
Altitude start
804 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
476 ft
Distance climb
75 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:00:53
Avg time

Pinker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #265414 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #9,877 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse

Older trail, alternate route to Pink that follows the lake for a bit. Lower section by lake can be very wet/underwater in winter.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 124 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Pinker Trail Reports

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Aug 4, 2024 @ 12:28pm
Aug 4, 2024
Good
Apr 5, 2024 @ 12:02pm
Apr 5, 2024
Good
Feb 8, 2024 @ 12:03pm
Feb 8, 2024
Good
Feb 4, 2024 @ 1:30pm
Feb 4, 2024
trees cleared
Feb 1, 2024 @ 11:43am
Feb 1, 2024
Storm damage tree across trail near the water
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on Aug 4, 2024
Ideal
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      Directions to pinker trailhead (49.094420, -123.972920)

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      Nov 26, 2022 @ 7:27pm
      Nov 26, 2022

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pinker located?
      Pinker is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09442, -123.97292.
      ▼ How hard is Pinker?
      Pinker is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pinker?
      Pinker has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 767 ft to 805 ft.
      ▼ Is Pinker a point to point trail?
      Pinker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pinker?
      Pinker is 669 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pinker?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pinker. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pinker?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pinker are:
      • March (14 activities)
      • September (11 activities)
      • November (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pinker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pinker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pinker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Pinker. The trail is 669 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pinker?
      Pinker is a moderately popular trail. There have been 283 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 321 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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