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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • AKA
    South Benson Climber, Murderhorn
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34250 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121260 in Trail Running
    • #103065 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020

Unleash the power of apples!! GYM?! What's a GYM?!

The first section of the South Benson Climber. Connect this trail with UpandAtom and E&M Express to get to 142 Main and beyond.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 319 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,796 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Sep 8, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 8, 2026
Aug 1, 2026 @ 5:38pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 1, 2026
 Last bit after road crossing is quite overgrown. Lower part of Up and Atom is not much better.
Jul 17, 2026 @ 1:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 17, 2026
May 31, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Vancouver)
May 31, 2026
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Apr 24, 2026 @ 7:12am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.93 (25 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Is Powersauce a point to point trail?
      Powersauce is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Powersauce?
      Powersauce is 5,020 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Powersauce?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Powersauce. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Powersauce? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Powersauce are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Powersauce?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Powersauce. The trail is 5,020 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Powersauce?
      Powersauce is a very popular trail. There have been 6,748 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,272 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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