more stats
4,177 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-256 ft
Descent
00:08:40
Avg time
-169 ft
Altitude change
983 ft
Altitude min
1,155 ft
Altitude max
1,152 ft
Altitude start
984 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
863 ft
Distance climb
2,251 ft
Distance down
1,063 ft
Distance flat
00:08:40
Avg time

Styx Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Doumont
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80377 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40102 in E-Biking
    • #109384 in Trail Running
    • #127913 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,969 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,738 in E-Biking
    • #6,234 in Trail Running
    • #7,040 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Styx is a great trail in ether direction. Perfect blue technical XC trail

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 115 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 938 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Status:
on Aug 10, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.65 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to styx trailhead (49.193900, -124.112510)
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      5:46 | 769 | Nov 27, 2018 , Nanaimo
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      6:16 | 656 | Sep 8, 2018 , Nanaimo

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      1 Review & Comments

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      Closed due to logging. Not sure if it will exist after the logging is done.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Styx located?
      Styx is located in Doumont, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Doumont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.1939, -124.11251.
      ▼ How hard is Styx?
      Styx is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Styx?
      Styx has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 983 ft to 1,155 ft.
      ▼ Is Styx a point to point trail?
      Styx is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Styx?
      Styx is 4,177 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Styx?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Styx. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Styx?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Styx are:
      • June (62 activities)
      • August (53 activities)
      • July (47 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Styx? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Styx are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Styx?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Styx. The trail is 4,177 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Styx?
      Styx is a very popular trail. There have been 3,899 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,914 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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