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The best gravel rides around Nanaimo

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides around Nanaimo. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes around Nanaimo.

Last updated: November 18, 2025

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1. Flanders Trail – Lower Uterbraten loop from Seafair

77.1km

08:30

1,520m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lower Uterbraten – Forest Path loop from Seafair

48.3km

04:32

830m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Forest Path loop from Cameron Heights

54.8km

05:41

750m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Whisky Lake – Lower Uterbraten loop from Extension

59.0km

05:30

910m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Gravel loop from The Highlands

26.8km

02:25

380m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides around Nanaimo

1. Flanders Trail – Lower Uterbraten loop from Seafair

2. Lower Uterbraten – Forest Path loop from Seafair

3. Forest Path loop from Cameron Heights

4. Whisky Lake – Lower Uterbraten loop from Extension

5. Gravel loop from The Highlands

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