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2,562 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:08:21
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
414 ft
Altitude min
457 ft
Altitude max
415 ft
Altitude start
456 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
1,033 ft
Distance climb
364 ft
Distance down
1,165 ft
Distance flat
00:08:21
Avg time

TYCA Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Abyss / Extension Ridge
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3618 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36455 in E-Biking
    • #104296 in Trail Running
    • #93597 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #237 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,470 in E-Biking
    • #5,968 in Trail Running
    • #4,994 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

TYCA is a 781 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nanaimo British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 385 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.39 (5 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      RickeFtZHV
      A masterpiece. Techy rocky cross country at the foot of an escarpment. Reminds me of Creeper, Spaceballs, and Jurassic Park. Of those, only Creeper is outranks this imo.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is TYCA located?
      TYCA is located in The Abyss / Extension Ridge, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the The Abyss / Extension Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.1131, -123.93892.
      ▼ How hard is TYCA?
      TYCA is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for TYCA?
      TYCA has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 414 ft to 457 ft.
      ▼ Is TYCA a point to point trail?
      TYCA is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is TYCA?
      TYCA is 2,562 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on TYCA?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on TYCA. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access TYCA? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to TYCA are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride TYCA?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride TYCA. The trail is 2,562 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is TYCA?
      TYCA is a very popular trail. There have been 1,288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,357 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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