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974 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
00:02:22
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
403 ft
Altitude min
442 ft
Altitude max
403 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
627 ft
Distance climb
105 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:02:22
Avg time

Thong Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Water District Lands
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79621 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101689 in Trail Running
    • #83125 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,919 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,860 in Trail Running
    • #4,372 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Nanaimo

Fun Janky trail

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 103 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 911 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Apr 17, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thong located?
      Thong 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 49.14177, -123.96582.
      ▼ How hard is Thong?
      Thong is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thong?
      Thong has 39 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 403 ft to 442 ft.
      ▼ Is Thong a point to point trail?
      Thong is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thong?
      Thong is 974 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thong?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thong. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Thong? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thong are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thong?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Thong. The trail is 974 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thong?
      Thong is a very popular trail. There have been 3,926 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,294 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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