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1,650 ft
Distance
144 ft
Climb
00:05:44
Avg time
144 ft
Altitude change
288 ft
Altitude min
431 ft
Altitude max
288 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
8.7%
Grade
1.7%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
1,650 ft
Distance climb
00:05:44
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Proton Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Linley Valley
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97113 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1952 in Trail Running
    • #52850 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Proton is a 503 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 44 m blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
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  • 50 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 595 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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        Directions to proton trailhead (49.219780, -123.984000)

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        Routes with this trail

        35
        Linley Valley Fun
        ★ 2.0 • 6 miles • 879 ft • 11 • Loop •
        This 10k Route starts at the end of Linley road and loops around Linley Valley with moderate short climbs...
        55
        Linley Valley Loop
        ★ 2.7 • 5 miles • 875 ft • 12 • Loop •
        Awesome mainly single track loop. Best done in Clockwise direction

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Proton

        ▼ Where is Proton located?
        Proton is located in Linley Valley, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Linley Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.21978, -123.984.
        ▼ How hard is Proton?
        Proton is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Proton?
        Proton has 144 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 288 ft to 431 ft.
        ▼ Is Proton a point to point trail?
        Proton is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Proton?
        Proton is 1,650 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Proton?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Proton. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Proton?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Proton are:
        • April (60 activities)
        • May (60 activities)
        • July (56 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Proton? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Proton are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Proton?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Proton. The trail is 1,650 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Proton?
        Proton is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,340 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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