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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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- Mountain Bike
71 trails
- E-Bike
29 trails
- Hike
67 trails
- Trail Running
67 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
8 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
Region Details
- 14
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- 25
- 14
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jun 6, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 75
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 71
- Trails E-Bike
- 29
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 67
- Trails Trail Running
- 67
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 8
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Total Distance
- 38 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,221 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,911 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,320 ft
- Reports
- 3,386
- Photos
- 321
- Ridden Counter
- 55,259
Popular Westwood Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 2,756 ft • 68 ft • 1,699 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 68 ft green climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 1,955 ft • 0 ft • 1,580 •
Old Downhill Trail that has seen some work by our paid trail crew this year! Progressive rollers, a cool wood feature and a table at the bottom, look before you leap Downhill trafic only
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,933 ft • 210 ft • 1,535 •
w.trailforks.com/trails/westwood-lake-trail-277973/]Westwood Lake route connecting Westwood trail area to Doumont.
• 100 ★ 3.6 • 1,056 ft • 135 ft • 1,529 •
Climb to access [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trailsSempiternal[/L].
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 2,644 ft • 7 ft • 1,482 •
Very high-speed downhill mountain bike trail, one of the most popular flow trails in Nanaimo. Super fun berms, jumps and two drops with roll downs. Great trail for leaning skills and progression. For everyone's safety, please do not...
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 79 ft • 1,311 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 79 ft blue climb. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
Westwood Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 5 miles • 969 ft • 8 • Loop •
Nice little quick loop around Westwood Lake - easy climbs for beginners or hardtails.
4 miles • 1,021 ft • 4 •
Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club presents: The NMBC Fiver Race Series A series of five short course races! Five...
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 1,502 ft • 35 •
Discovery ride to check the highlights of westwood
3 miles • 582 ft • 7 •
Legalize It Arbot rd entrance to Lower to 5 Brothers on to for a bit then up to the freshly groomed...
2 miles • 370 ft • 7 •
Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club presents: The NMBC Fiver Race Series A series of five short course races! Five...
Photos of Westwood Mountain Bike
Videos of Westwood Mountain Bike
trail: Upper Pink Unicorn
0:14 |
158 |
May 10, 2020
trail: Upper Pink Unicorn
4:27 |
220 |
Aug 17, 2019
trail: Sempiternal
0:03 |
843 |
May 24, 2016
trail: Lower Binx
7:21 |
382 |
Jan 5, 2016
trail: Westwood Ridge
2:58 |
11587 |
Jun 11, 2015
trail: Westwood Ridge
0:09 |
61 |
Mar 5, 2015
trail: Westwood Ridge
0:40 |
69 |
Jan 5, 2015
trail: Westwood Ridge
6:06 |
4 |
May 24, 2013
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GiGi | Jun 5, 2026 @ 2:17pm (America/Vancouver) Jun 5, 2026 | Dry | RoadRog | Trees down across Basket Case at Gigi... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basket Case | Jun 6, 2026 @ 7:26pm (America/Vancouver) Jun 6, 2026 | Dry | Edwinthebaker | ||
| The Saddle | May 30, 2026 @ 10:57am (America/Vancouver) May 30, 2026 | Ideal | scottylitts6071 | ||
| Pink Unicorn | May 24, 2026 @ 2:31pm (America/Vancouver) May 24, 2026 | Dry | Justinperkins | ||
| Upper Pink Unicorn | May 24, 2026 @ 2:31pm (America/Vancouver) May 24, 2026 | Very Dry | Justinperkins | ||
| Binx | Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Vancouver) Apr 30, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Loki | Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Vancouver) Apr 30, 2026 | Dry | Stasher CTSS | ||
| The Saddle | Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Vancouver) Apr 30, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Brothers 5 | Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Vancouver) Apr 30, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Exit Stage Right 1 | Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Vancouver) Apr 30, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Lower Binx | Apr 30, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Vancouver) Apr 30, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dwhalley | ridden | trail | activity #97510321 | Jun 21, 2026 @ 12:26pm 17 hours |
| afletch | ridden | trail | activity #97193490 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 10:19am Jun 17, 2026 |
| olivedarby | ridden | trail | activity #96848273 and 2 more | Jun 12, 2026 @ 9:46pm Jun 12, 2026 |
| agnostic | add | photo | activity #96575344 and 2 more | Jun 8, 2026 @ 5:36pm Jun 8, 2026 |
| Ebluhm | wishlist | trail | activity #96513669 | Jun 7, 2026 @ 6:26pm Jun 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Correction to my post below: I had ridden K2... | Jun 5, 2026 @ 7:00pm Jun 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | How to access this trail from its top?!!??... | Jun 5, 2026 @ 6:55pm Jun 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Still excellent with a Single Crown, watch... | May 22, 2026 @ 9:02pm May 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Any plans to clean this trail up? It's such a... | May 8, 2026 @ 10:00pm May 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | Warning! Fallen tree across the track, about... | Mar 7, 2026 @ 8:17pm Mar 7, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water District Lands | 4 | 13 | 2.3 km | ||
| South Benson / Wolf Mountain | 2 | 8 | 30 | 8 | 2.4 km |
| North Benson / Jameson | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2.5 km | |
| Diver Lake | 5 | 1 | 2.9 km | ||
| The Abyss / Extension Ridge | 6 | 59 | 3 | 3.7 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 71 | 36 miles | 6,932 ft | 17 miles | 1,909 ft | #152 | #22 | 382 | 3,374 | 9 | 33,386 | |
| E-Bike | 29 | 15 miles | 2,710 ft | 6 miles | 1,844 ft | #1,239 | #54 | 15 | 2,930 | 2 | 1,965 | |
| Horse | 1 | 476 ft | 49 ft | 387 ft | 49 ft | 796 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 67 | 35 miles | 5,863 ft | 15 miles | 1,909 ft | #3,126 | #143 | 6 | 3,307 | 1 | 2,103 | |
| Trail Running | 67 | 35 miles | 5,863 ft | 15 miles | 1,909 ft | #590 | #30 | 3,306 | 1 | 10,343 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 8 | 6 miles | 404 ft | 2 miles | 1,768 ft | #178 | #36 | 3 | 805 | 113 | ||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 4 miles | 112 ft | 2,710 ft | 1,713 ft | 7 | 9 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 5 miles | 266 ft | 1 mile | 1,768 ft | #152 | #19 | 801 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Westwood
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Westwood?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Westwood are:
- Sempiternal (4.5/5)
- Binx (4.4/5)
- The Sneaky Weasel (4.4/5)
- Luke's Chute (4.4/5)
- Lower Panoraimo (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Westwood?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Westwood are:
- July (534 activities)
- August (454 activities)
- September (409 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Westwood?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Westwood. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Westwood?
The longest trail in Westwood is Westwood Lake Trail at 2.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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