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2,543 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:06:05
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
416 ft
Altitude min
454 ft
Altitude max
428 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
1,706 ft
Distance climb
561 ft
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat
00:06:05
Avg time

Stringer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Water District Lands
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • AKA
    G-String
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113987 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148212 in Trail Running
    • #103602 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,890 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #8,796 in Trail Running
    • #5,535 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden, Other
  • Land Owner
    City of Nanaimo

A classic short cross country segment linking from the Abyss to Morrell/Westwood powerlines area. Not much elevation change, but a few punchy climbs and lots of roots to keep you on your toes.
When it’s wet, trail gets really really wet.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendlyRock gardensRooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 138 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Stringer Trail Reports

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Oct 21, 2025 @ 1:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 21, 2025
 Big tree now clear. Thanks chainsaw fairy!
Aug 14, 2025 @ 12:06pm
Aug 14, 2025
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Aug 17, 2024 @ 12:36pm
Aug 17, 2024
 Good
Apr 28, 2024 @ 4:10pm
Apr 28, 2024
Jan 15, 2024 @ 9:25pm
Jan 15, 2024
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on Oct 21, 2025
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Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stringer located?
      Stringer is located in Water District Lands, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Water District Lands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.13912, -123.97429.
      ▼ How hard is Stringer?
      Stringer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stringer?
      Stringer has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 416 ft to 454 ft.
      ▼ Is Stringer a point to point trail?
      Stringer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stringer?
      Stringer is 2,543 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stringer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stringer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stringer?
      Stringer is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Stringer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stringer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stringer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Stringer. The trail is 2,543 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stringer?
      Stringer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 780 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 859 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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