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669 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:23
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
00:01:23
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Pinker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #216227 in Mountain Biking
  • 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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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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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pinker

        ▼ 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:
        • October (8 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
        • November (5 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?
        The estimated time to ride Pinker is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 669 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Pinker?
        Pinker is a moderately popular trail. There have been 278 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 316 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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