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2,283 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:05:37
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
765 ft
Altitude min
839 ft
Altitude max
835 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-23%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
469 ft
Distance climb
1,155 ft
Distance down
597 ft
Distance flat
00:05:37
Avg time

Ripairian Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridge Runner
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96157 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42142 in E-Biking
    • #153880 in Trail Running
    • #327287 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,867 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,877 in E-Biking
    • #9,357 in Trail Running
    • #13,368 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Ripairian is a highly rated 696 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. It has bridges. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 m blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Bridges

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 381 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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Ripairian Trail Reports

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Oct 9, 2025 @ 10:47am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 9, 2025
Feb 23, 2025 @ 12:43pm
Feb 23, 2025
trail is flooded. can ride but will get feet wet
Dec 26, 2024 @ 11:15am
Dec 26, 2024
Water over the top of the bridge. Bottom section near the road are too deep to pass. Avoid for now til water recedes.
Nov 25, 2024 @ 6:04pm
Nov 25, 2024
Lake has flooded the trail in a couple of spots. Some puddles are close to a foot deep. Bike wash! ;)
Oct 8, 2024 @ 1:27pm
Oct 8, 2024
Good
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Status:
on Oct 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ripairian trailhead (49.091280, -123.974490)

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      May 29, 2022 @ 6:03pm
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      May 26, 2020 @ 10:49pm
      May 26, 2020

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      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 964 ft • 43 • Loop •
      Best to do this loop in a clockwise direction - although it is a lot of UP. 16 kms. Probably take 2.5 - 3...
      ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 855 ft • 49 • Loop •
      Route can be done both directions but better to do it clockwise. About 14 kms. Takes about 2 hours. A...
      ★ 2.0 • 9 miles • 924 ft • 46 • Loop •
      A tougher route, lots of rock. Can be ridden both directions but better to do it counter-clockwise. Lots...
      4.0 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ripairian located?
      Ripairian is located in Ridge Runner, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridge Runner trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09128, -123.97449.
      ▼ How hard is Ripairian?
      Ripairian is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ripairian?
      Ripairian has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 765 ft to 839 ft.
      ▼ How long is Ripairian?
      Ripairian is 2,283 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ripairian?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ripairian. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ripairian? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ripairian are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ripairian?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Ripairian. The trail is 2,283 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ripairian?
      Ripairian is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,672 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,649 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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