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3,087 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:19:56
Avg time
-129 ft
Altitude change
1,127 ft
Altitude min
1,256 ft
Altitude max
1,256 ft
Altitude start
1,125 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
407 ft
Distance climb
2,507 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:19:56
Avg time

The Roost Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westwood
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 65 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

The Roost is a 941 m less popular black diamond difficulty closed singletrack trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This dirtbike/moto primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 28, 2019 @ 5:14pm
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on Mar 28, 2019
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Avg: 2.89 (4 votes)
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      Directions to the-roost trailhead (49.143950, -124.010650)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      macei
      Avoid this trail - no fun in either direction.
      jlrides
      This is definitely a dirt bike trail. Somewhat unrewarding of a MTB.
      fish fish
      It's a moto trail, but it's still fun. Pretty wide and some rutted out secrion

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Roost located?
      The Roost is located in Westwood, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.14395, -124.01065.
      ▼ How hard is The Roost?
      The Roost is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Roost?
      The Roost has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,127 ft to 1,256 ft.
      ▼ Is The Roost a point to point trail?
      The Roost is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Roost?
      The Roost is 3,087 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Roost?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Roost. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Roost? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Roost are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Roost?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride The Roost. The trail is 3,087 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Roost?
      The Roost is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 153 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 155 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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