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2,953 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-218 ft
Descent
00:06:53
Avg time
-210 ft
Altitude change
628 ft
Altitude min
839 ft
Altitude max
838 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
2,303 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:06:53
Avg time
This Bud's 4 U Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaThe Abyss / Extension Ridge
Nanaimo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
A short two way trail connecting between Bottlerocket and The Abyss. Good views and goes through 3 separate forest types.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 210 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 884 rides
- Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Directions to this-bud-s-4-u trailhead
(49.121660, -123.967120)
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Nearby Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Bud's 4 U
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Where is This Bud's 4 U located?
This Bud's 4 U 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 49.12166, -123.96712.
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How hard is This Bud's 4 U?
This Bud's 4 U is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for This Bud's 4 U?
This Bud's 4 U has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 218 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 628 ft to 839 ft.
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Is This Bud's 4 U a point to point trail?
This Bud's 4 U is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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