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1,604 ft
Distance
-68 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
342 ft
Altitude min
410 ft
Altitude max
410 ft
Altitude start
341 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
1,093 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
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Potsticker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73568 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82883 in Trail Running
    • #73646 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013

potsticker is the last trail along the nanaimo XC race couse, has some flowy sections and some riding throught the slashed old logging a while ago.

Hydro Station built over south end of trail - updated trail entry to end on Hydro Road April 2021.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 550 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Potsticker

        ▼ Where is Potsticker located?
        Potsticker 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 49.11301, -123.93618.
        ▼ How hard is Potsticker?
        Potsticker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Potsticker?
        The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 342 ft to 410 ft.
        ▼ Is Potsticker a point to point trail?
        Potsticker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Potsticker?
        Potsticker is 1,604 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Potsticker?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Potsticker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Potsticker?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Potsticker are:
        • July (65 activities)
        • April (37 activities)
        • June (35 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Potsticker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Potsticker are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Potsticker?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Potsticker. The trail is 1,604 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Potsticker?
        Potsticker is a very popular trail. There have been 2,809 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,124 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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