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1,017 ft
Distance
-114 ft
Descent
00:00:42
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
623 ft
Altitude min
738 ft
Altitude max
738 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
1,017 ft
Distance down
00:00:42
Avg time
Hutz Details
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Activities
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouth Benson / Wolf Mountain
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Year Opened2016
This is the most blatant case of false advertising since my suit against the movie The Neverending Story.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 13 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 218 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 2,946 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to hutz trailhead
(49.122360, -123.997570)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hutz
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Where is Hutz located?
Hutz is located in South Benson / Wolf Mountain, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Benson / Wolf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.12236, -123.99757.
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How hard is Hutz?
Hutz is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hutz?
The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 623 ft to 738 ft.
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Is Hutz a point to point trail?
Yes, Hutz is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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