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5,020 ft
Distance
361 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:15:08
Avg time
318 ft
Altitude change
741 ft
Altitude min
1,090 ft
Altitude max
741 ft
Altitude start
1,060 ft
Altitude end
6.3%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
3,409 ft
Distance climb
522 ft
Distance down
1,027 ft
Distance flat
00:15:08
Avg time
Powersauce Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouth Benson / Wolf Mountain
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
AKASouth Benson Climber, Murderhorn
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2020
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 8 rides
- 14.8 km average
6 Months
- 276 rides
- 25.7 km avg distance
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- 1,708 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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Directions to powersauce trailhead
(49.117910, -123.996190)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powersauce
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Where is Powersauce located?
Powersauce is located in South Benson / Wolf Mountain, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Benson / Wolf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.11791, -123.99619.
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How hard is Powersauce?
Powersauce is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Powersauce?
Powersauce has 361 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 741 ft to 1,090 ft.
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How long is Powersauce?
Powersauce is 5,020 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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