Pipeline Trail — Nanaimo, British Columbia

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6.37km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

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17 m

Parking information

Highlight • Parking

Some hikers park along Nanaimo River Road to begin the trail directly from this point, while others choose to start from the Red Gate parking lot about 1 km away. …

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1.08 km

Nanaimo River

Highlight • River

The Pipeline Trail runs alongside the Nanaimo River for much of the route. You’ll often hear the river through the trees even when it’s out of sight, and there are …

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2.06 km

Pipeline Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Following the route of an old pipeline, this trail winds through a mix of forest paths and gravel sections with steady, gentle climbs. It runs close to the Nanaimo River …

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3.19 km

Small Cave

Highlight • Cave

A small cave along the Nanaimo River where clear water flows straight out of the rocks, feeding the river below. In summer, a few metres upstream, locals use the opposite …

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6.37 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

2.94 km

Surfaces

4.32 km

2.04 km

Elevation