more stats
3,898 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:10:30
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
358 ft
Altitude min
414 ft
Altitude max
414 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
522 ft
Distance climb
2,388 ft
Distance down
988 ft
Distance flat
00:10:30
Avg time

Ruff Nuttz Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Vortex
    Courtenay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30869 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #154415 in E-Biking
    • #117751 in Trail Running
    • #116246 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • OSM Way
    #355396621

Lower section features a slippery bridge and an optional log ride, middle section is tight and rooty, upper section opens up along a swamp with a sketchy plank ride and tricky root sections.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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Ruff Nuttz Trail Reports

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Jan 1, 2026 @ 11:29am (America/Vancouver)
Jan 1, 2026
Oct 26, 2025 @ 10:26am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 26, 2025
 Recent bridge work - looks like one more due to be replaced soon, see photo.
Jun 18, 2024 @ 10:42am
Jun 18, 2024
 Ferns are growing vigorously and covering the trail
Feb 8, 2023 @ 1:26am
Feb 8, 2023
 Muddy near the swamp, a few trees also down.
May 13, 2021 @ 4:30pm
May 13, 2021
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Status:
on Jan 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Hradical
      Ideal conditions. Log ride at mid section is getting a tad soft at the down end.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ruff Nuttz located?
      Ruff Nuttz is located in The Vortex, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Vortex trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.6678, -125.08168.
      ▼ How hard is Ruff Nuttz?
      Ruff Nuttz is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ruff Nuttz?
      Ruff Nuttz has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 358 ft to 414 ft.
      ▼ Is Ruff Nuttz a point to point trail?
      Ruff Nuttz is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ruff Nuttz?
      Ruff Nuttz is 3,898 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ruff Nuttz?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ruff Nuttz. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Ruff Nuttz? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ruff Nuttz are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ruff Nuttz?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Ruff Nuttz. The trail is 3,898 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ruff Nuttz?
      Ruff Nuttz is a moderately popular trail. There have been 223 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 227 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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