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      In the international sport of mountain biking, the North Shore has a well-deserved reputation for world-class riding. The steep slopes that frame the city are woven with a network of trails that offer everything from an easy outing on a rolling path to cross-country and extreme downhill.
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      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      1,224
      Trails Mountain Bike
      773
      Trails E-Bike
      259
      Trails Horse
      17
      Trails Hike
      1,017
      Trails Trail Running
      995
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      5
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      2
      Trails Snowshoe
      88
      Trails Downhill Ski
      158
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      49
      Trails Nordic Ski
      73
      Total Distance
      522 miles
      Total Descent
      212,701 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,804 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      5,807 ft
      Reports
      41,086
      Photos
      14,741
      Ridden Counter
      859,002

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video: Remy Metailler & Geoff Gulevich Ride the North Shore
      Jul 10, 2024 from pinkbike.com
      Remy follows Gully on his local trails.
      Video: Silent Biking Ned's Atomic Dustbin on Mt. Seymour in North Vancouver
      Mar 26, 2024 from pinkbike.com
      Unwind amongst the trees on Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, a North Shore staple mountain bike trail.
      Video : How Slack Are The Bikes On The North Shore? - Daily Driver Bike Checks
      Mar 30, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      Daily Drivers are back! But this time with a little spin.
      Must Watch: Steve Vanderhoek in 'Risk is Reward'
      Mar 8, 2022 from pinkbike.com
      Vanderhoek thrives under pressure.

      Popular North Shore Mountain Biking Trails

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      Expresso
      Mount Fromme
      Bobsled
      Mount Fromme
      7th Secret
      Mount Fromme
      Empress Bypass
      Mount Seymour
      Lower Expresso
      Mount Fromme
      John Deer
      Mount Seymour
      Pingu
      Mount Seymour
      Floppy Bunny
      Mount Fromme
      Crinkum Crankum
      Mount Fromme
      Pennzoil
      Mount Fromme
      Bobsled Spur
      Mount Fromme
      Upper John Deer
      Mount Seymour
      Kirkford
      Mount Fromme
      Corkscrew
      Mount Seymour
      Leppard
      Mount Fromme

      Photos of North Shore Mountain Bike

      trail: John Deer
      1,467 |
      Feb 4, 2018 @ 9:03am
      Feb 4, 2018
      trail: Penny Lane
      649 |
      Jan 5, 2018 @ 6:42pm
      Jan 5, 2018
      trail: Boogieman
      2,036 |
      Nov 6, 2017 @ 8:38pm
      Nov 6, 2017
      trail: Penny Lane
      696 |
      Jul 19, 2016 @ 10:14am
      Jul 19, 2016
      1,721 |
      Jun 13, 2016 @ 1:02am
      Jun 13, 2016
      trail: Salvation
      1,110 |
      Dec 2, 2015 @ 9:21am
      Dec 2, 2015
      trail: Salvation
      1,110 |
      Dec 2, 2015 @ 9:21am
      Dec 2, 2015
      trail: Corkscrew
      1,121 |
      Nov 14, 2015 @ 8:18pm
      Nov 14, 2015
      trail: Pangor
      1,561 |
      Nov 14, 2015 @ 8:16pm
      Nov 14, 2015
      | 2 comments

      Videos of North Shore Mountain Bike

      Expresso on fromme moutain
      trail: Expresso
      15 | Aug 19, 2024
      The worst place to OTB
      50 | Jul 21, 2024
      This is what downhill bikes are made for!...
      trail: Incline
      | Jul 11, 2024
      Enjoing Cambodia trail
      trail: Cambodia
      55 | Jul 8, 2024
      Floppy Bunny on fromme
      29 | May 7, 2024
      What happens when you dont pay attention on...
      trail: Boogieman
      | Mar 25, 2024
      wrong line down upper tall cans
      | Mar 25, 2024
      CBC
      trail: CBC
      51 | Mar 12, 2024

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      Recent Comments

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      SamEnduroskovtrailOld BuckIf anyone found a smith mainline helmet in the...
      Sep 16, 2024 @ 12:49pm
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      Sep 15, 2024 @ 2:32pm
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      NonsmokertrailS&MMore for us.
      Sep 13, 2024 @ 6:15pm
      Sep 13, 2024
      mtbmudhoneyreportBridle Path - To Empress BypassGreat work, thank you!
      Sep 13, 2024 @ 4:53pm
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      Sep 13, 2024 @ 7:57am
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike766267 miles107,320 ft148 miles4,439 ft
      14,38040,682301495,036
      E-Bike25987 miles9,390 ft29 miles4,436 ft
      1231,4752216,303
      Horse177 miles1,086 ft4 miles761 ft
      14,39527
      Hike1,014435 miles145,453 ft195 miles5,804 ft
      27739,1431442,441
      Trail Running995412 miles133,363 ft186 miles5,804 ft
      5639,1303062,381
      Dirtbike/Moto5463 ft16 ft131 ft643 ft
      214,344209
      Observed Trials1
      12856
      ATV/ORV/OHV2125 ft
      14,34132
      Snowshoe8846 miles11,916 ft16 miles5,617 ft
      22921,351
      Downhill Ski15838 miles41,322 ft35 miles3,983 ft
      530410,474
      Backcountry Ski4928 miles11,253 ft10 miles4,678 ft
      72643,580
      Nordic Ski7321 miles2,736 ft9 miles3,140 ft
      2677,017
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