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1,650 ft
Distance
144 ft
Climb
00:05:26
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
00:05:26
Avg time

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 [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #91934 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52759 in Trail Running
    • #88397 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,647 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,894 in Trail Running
    • #4,683 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 45 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 611 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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on Feb 27, 2025
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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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
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 (36 activities)
      • May (30 activities)
      • June (23 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 5 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 2,417 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,520 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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