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1,867 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:02:46
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
423 ft
Altitude min
475 ft
Altitude max
469 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
1,211 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:02:46
Avg time

Russler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #1924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14727 in E-Biking
    • #101174 in Trail Running
    • #92809 in Hiking
    • #1556 in Observed Trials
  • Provincial Ranking
    #163 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #959 in E-Biking
    • #5,831 in Trail Running
    • #4,942 in Hiking
    • #646 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Russler is a 569 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 193 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 936 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (4 votes)
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      Russler from Nookie to Diggler- Abyss Nanaimo...
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      3:50 | 31 | Mar 22, 2026 , Nanaimo
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      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
      4 ★ 25%
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      Great connecting trail. to complete a great set of trails

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Russler located?
      Russler is located in The Abyss / Extension Ridge, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Abyss / Extension Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.12525, -123.95055.
      ▼ How hard is Russler?
      Russler is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Russler?
      Russler has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 423 ft to 475 ft.
      ▼ Is Russler a point to point trail?
      Russler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Russler?
      Russler is 1,867 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Russler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Russler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Russler?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Russler are:
      • July (106 activities)
      • September (98 activities)
      • April (96 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Russler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Russler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Russler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Russler. The trail is 1,867 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Russler?
      Russler is a very popular trail. There have been 2,751 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,839 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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