Mount Benson Circumnavigation "Nanaimo Lakes Road to Parkway Trail"

 Outer Limits An Adventure Is Waiting On Two Wheels on April 21, 2023
Gravel Route
On Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, Nanaimo, British Columbia
A fairly popular route that gets you out behind Mount Benson, The main rd. #142 gives you access to many other routes and possibilities. Depending where you start and finish, whether it be Nanaimo Lakes Rd. or Doumont rd. both directions are great options.
5 overlapping segments.
Distance
Elevation
28.32 miles
194 ft minimum
2,070 ft maximum
2,976 ft gain
2,976 ft loss
53% pavement
47% gravel
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 Joseph
on October 30, 2023
A pretty long climb but beautiful views on the way down. Watch out for snowy/icy corners if not doing it in the summer!