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324 ft
Distance
00:00:21
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
265 ft
Altitude min
266 ft
Altitude max
265 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
0.203%
Grade
-0.722%
Grade max
2.084%
Grade min
31 ft
Distance climb
16 ft
Distance flat
00:00:21
Avg time

S'Nettle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Northwest Bay Trails
    Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #158505 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96574 in E-Biking
    • #28863 in Trail Running
    • #112062 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Land Owner
    Mosaic Land Management

Root covered and raw this trail is good for riders learning getting into more bike control for technical riding. Featuring an optional bunny hop over a small log and some decent sized rolls over root-covered loam S'Nettle has a little bit for everyone. Note: This trail my be difficult for some new riders.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 382 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About S'Nettle

        ▼ Where is S'Nettle located?
        S'Nettle is located in Northwest Bay Trails, Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Northwest Bay Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.27625, -124.20491.
        ▼ How hard is S'Nettle?
        S'Nettle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.203%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ Is S'Nettle a point to point trail?
        S'Nettle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is S'Nettle?
        S'Nettle is 324 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on S'Nettle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on S'Nettle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride S'Nettle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride S'Nettle are:
        • April (63 activities)
        • May (42 activities)
        • July (40 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access S'Nettle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to S'Nettle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride S'Nettle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride S'Nettle. The trail is 324 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is S'Nettle?
        S'Nettle is a very popular trail. There have been 627 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 955 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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