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2,923 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-448 ft
Descent
2,485 ft
High Point
-414 ft
Altitude change
2,040 ft
Altitude min
2,454 ft
Altitude start
2,041 ft
Altitude end
-14.2%
Grade
-58.6%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance climb
2,169 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
Space Details
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Riding AreaSouth Benson / Wolf Mountain
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
Choose from multiple paths on a shared intergalactic destiny. Ahead you will find steep rock slabs, a skinny, rock gardens, and a steep chute. At the end of the chute, Space Kittens continue straight, harnessing their stealth and agility to navigate extensive slabs and a rock wall ride. Space Bound Hounds veer right, where they will thrive on aggressive lines navigating multiple steep slabs, a step up, and a little exposure.
Access Info
Climb the Benson Summit Road to the gated left hand switchback past Meat Draw. The trail entrance is accessed off of the 4x4 gate bypass route.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 43 rides
- Last: May 31, 2026
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Directions to space trailhead
(49.143760, -124.030650)
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Nearby Trails
- Meat Draw 581 ft
- Meat Draw (upper) 2,467 ft
- (space) Kitty 3,114 ft
- (space) Bound Hound 3,114 ft
- Meat Draw Alternate Exit 3,432 ft
South Benson / Wolf Mountain
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Frequently Asked Questions About Space
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Where is Space located?
Space 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 49.14376, -124.03065.
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How hard is Space?
Space is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Space?
Space has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 448 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,040 ft to 2,485 ft.
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Is Space a point to point trail?
Yes, Space is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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