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2,851 ft
Distance
-635 ft
Descent
2,014 ft
High Point
-635 ft
Altitude change
1,380 ft
Altitude min
2,014 ft
Altitude start
1,381 ft
Altitude end
-22.3%
Grade
-55%
Grade max
-6.1%
Grade min
2,851 ft
Distance down

(Space) Kitty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Space Kitty
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #22104 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55907 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

Space Kitty

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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(Space) Kitty Trail Reports

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Sep 7, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Vancouver)
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Feb 5, 2026 @ 12:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 5, 2026
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Jan 25, 2026 @ 8:04pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 25, 2026
 reporter Mostly intact and running well. Only major blockage is the new road that's been built through the middle. Requires walking the bike across rubble...
Nov 9, 2025 @ 3:11pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 9, 2025
 kitty is a no go. photos are from bound hound looking towards kitty. big new road in, ride bound hound!
Sep 26, 2025 @ 12:39pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 26, 2025
 Logging activity from rock bottom road downwards.
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Avg: 4.36 (5 votes)
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        Directions to space-kitty trailhead (49.143090, -124.022610)
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        Feb 16, 2025 @ 5:16pm
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        Space Kitty - Nanaimo, BC - MTB Trail...
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        0:50 | 206 | Sep 4, 2025 , Nanaimo
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        0:13 | 423 | Nov 8, 2024 , Nanaimo
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        primodeelux primodeelux
        Not bad. Definitely lives up to its rating. Walked a couple rock face entries. Will ride again with armour next time.
        Travis5578
        Awesome tech trail, few decent rock features and shoots

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        Frequently Asked Questions About (Space) Kitty

        ▼ Where is (Space) Kitty located?
        (Space) Kitty is located in South Benson / Wolf Mountain, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Benson / Wolf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.14309, -124.02261.
        ▼ How hard is (Space) Kitty?
        (Space) Kitty is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 22.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for (Space) Kitty?
        The trail has 635 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,380 ft to 2,014 ft.
        ▼ Is (Space) Kitty a point to point trail?
        Yes, (Space) Kitty is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is (Space) Kitty?
        (Space) Kitty is 2,851 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on (Space) Kitty?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on (Space) Kitty. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access (Space) Kitty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to (Space) Kitty are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is (Space) Kitty?
        (Space) Kitty is a moderately popular trail. There have been 213 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 213 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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