7.3 miles
Distance
2,012 ft
Climb
-2,029 ft
Descent
2,528 ft
High Point
Lung buster. Dyer Maker is a cruel and unusual punishment, I love it. Lower ladies is not for the faint of heart.
Detailed Description
Afternoon Delight is a 7 mile moderately popular expert route located near North Vancouver British Columbia. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 2,012 ft with a max elevation of 2,528 ft then descends -2,029 ft.
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theconorcons
(Dec 8, 2022 at 15:06)
(Dec 8, 2022 at 15:06)
Trail Baden Powell (Fromme Section)
I love this trail. Very challenging, but there is flow to be found here if you find the lines and the speed! The builders are doing a great job making it more rideable while still keeping lots of the challenge. Always a challenge to clean the whole section from Expresso to Mountain Highway, that one climb is tough!
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provin1327
(Jul 26, 2022 at 14:28)
Rode this west to east after exiting Expresso and holy crap this trail has some technical and challenging sections! Although there are some traversing sections on this trail that are blue in difficulty overall it's a black, a pretty difficult black at that. It's fun and challenging but if you are an intermediate rider this trail will eat you alive and you'll probably be walking a chunk of it.
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razzlebazzil
SHORE CORPS (Jul 27, 2022 at 14:37)
You got it, it's the blackest blue trail on the shore! All I can say is you should have seen it 6 years ago. A few thousand hours over the last six years have gone into fixing up this section of trail. We haven't eliminated the gnar but there are some relatively smooth lines (albeit about 4" wide) through the rougher sections. This trail definitely helps folks progress!
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maggiedurkin
(Jun 20, 2022 at 22:03)
A bit of a surprise, a fun surprise, but after a pretty mellow traverse from expresso the trail changes it’s vibe quite drastically! Be prepared to ride through like 10 rock gardens. Very well put together rock gardens, but somewhat twisty rock gardens nonetheless. Helps to know what to expect! That being said still a great way to get back to the parking lot.
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yourenglishisgood
(Jun 4, 2022 at 23:42)
(Jun 4, 2022 at 23:42)
Trail Pipeline
A little narrow in spots on my modern trail limo but once you get a feel for it the trail flows beautifully. Boardwalks, teeters, small to medium rock faces, and creative stone work. A well preserved piece of shore history, and one of my all time favourite trails.
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northshoregurl
(May 30, 2022 at 1:23)
Trail 7th Secret
It is soooo worth the climb. What a sweet trail.
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SpecSRAM
(Nov 8, 2021 at 10:42)
Ridden many times...decided to finally post a comment lol. I really only use BP to ride back out to the Upper Parking Lot and the final descent once you get past Big Stupid is no joke. You can create and carry some ridiculously fun speed down here. Be careful though, as hikers regularly use BP, both ways. You CAN get down the final descent in about 1:30, but your hands will not like it.
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Mcyeetus
(Sep 25, 2021 at 16:40)
Trail 7th Secret
My favorite trail on fromme. Such a good mix of tech, features, and flow. Awesome trail worth the climb for sure!
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colchilibeck
(Aug 21, 2021 at 11:39)
Trail 7th Secret
Really amazing trail. I Ben in the wet there is still lots of grip.
A note to fast riders, don’t try passing slower riders while they are moving through techy/rocky steep turns. It ruins the experience when you bail because someone decides to blow by you. Just give a shout and pass when safe to do so!! We are all there to have fun. Keep those maneuvers for a race day!
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A note to fast riders, don’t try passing slower riders while they are moving through techy/rocky steep turns. It ruins the experience when you bail because someone decides to blow by you. Just give a shout and pass when safe to do so!! We are all there to have fun. Keep those maneuvers for a race day!
zwass
(Jul 15, 2021 at 12:34)
(Jul 15, 2021 at 12:34)
Trail D'Yer Mak'er
Definitely easier than a black as an uphill trail. Great uphill at that!
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mario9000
(Jun 14, 2021 at 13:12)
(Jun 14, 2021 at 13:12)
Found a piece if wood with a 3" nail sticking up out of it on a bridge going eastward just before pipeline exit. Seemed to be placed there purposely. It has been disposed of now. I will upload an image.
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razzlebazzil
SHORE CORPS (Jun 15, 2021 at 10:45)
Thank you for taking care of that. I'll swing through and take a good look.
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Wesmacaulay
FVMBA - ADMIN (Jun 5, 2021 at 23:44)
Trail 7th Secret
Rock work is astonishing. I can’t even think of all the hours of work put into the construction of this trail. Epic.
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Wesmacaulay
FVMBA - ADMIN (Jun 5, 2021 at 21:09)
A decent but challenging traverse trail back from Espresso. Some of the steeps could be made a bit more ridable. The large rock gardens will be dangerous for many riders if it's wet. Only worth riding west to east.
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adnauseam
(Jun 4, 2021 at 20:31)
(Jun 4, 2021 at 20:31)
Trail Pipeline
Rode this today for the first time. Pumped to try the wood work, especially the horseshoe turn with the Teeter.. however we couldn't find it. Perhaps we missed a split in the trail? Still very fun with lots of proper jank near the bottom that's def challenging
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quithollerin
(Jan 21, 2021 at 10:16)
(Jan 21, 2021 at 10:16)
Yup. I can honestly say that I'm over Baden. It's now just another fee to pay if you want to ride Expresso. Shaves some life off of your bike everytime you ride it.
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fiekaodclked
(Dec 6, 2020 at 13:50)
(Dec 6, 2020 at 13:50)
Trail D'Yer Mak'er
Great climbing trail. Thanks to all the builders for their efforts! Keep up the good work!
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ranchitup
(Nov 23, 2020 at 21:53)
There are several sections on this trail that will f*ck a beginner up, especially in the wet. With that being said there are a few pretty fun sections on this trail and overall not terrible for a traverse.
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darcraver
(Nov 14, 2020 at 19:39)
The trail totally rocks! Should have seen it 10-15 years ago 
Great progression trail after the warmup on Expresso. Unbelievable amount of work done on this trail the last few years to make it more blue like, but it keeps fighting back
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Great progression trail after the warmup on Expresso. Unbelievable amount of work done on this trail the last few years to make it more blue like, but it keeps fighting back
martinblostein
(Sep 7, 2020 at 12:33)
(Sep 7, 2020 at 12:33)
Trail Lower Ladies
One of the coolest trails in the world imo
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liamdubs
(Aug 25, 2020 at 16:19)
Like everyone says, not a blue. This is some sort of a prank.
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stereo87
(Aug 14, 2020 at 7:44)
(Aug 14, 2020 at 7:44)
Trail D'Yer Mak'er
Looking at how the trail development is progressing, next year it may be paved...
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Dannyjean
(Aug 3, 2020 at 11:50)
(Aug 3, 2020 at 11:50)
Trail 7th Secret
Absolute stellar trail. Worth that little extra climb FOR SURE
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SteffenMasaites
(Jul 12, 2020 at 16:14)
Trail Lower Ladies
Hard tail was extra extra fun.. rattle rattle all the way down
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SeventhSecret
(Apr 28, 2020 at 20:48)
Agree with the comments here -- this is by far the blackest blue trail anywhere on the North Shore. It tends to get pretty beaten up as well, and can get super-gnarly. There are several corners on the downhill section going East towards Mtn Highway (from Espresso / Pipeline, etc.), that are essentially steep rock gardens, and pretty slippery especially when they're wet. Not to mention the beginning of the downhill section... the mandatory steep ladder onto steep rock garden, with a slight left turn at the bottom, would be pretty intimidating, even for a black trail.
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r0bb
(Nov 20, 2019 at 10:28)
Trail Bookwus
My favorite trail on fromme by a mile! Arguably the most technical and difficult trail on the mountain.
please close the braid around the tight rooty left hand turn. I do not like to see more chicken lines pop up as this increases traffic on a fragile trail. please do not ride this after heavy rainfall!
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please close the braid around the tight rooty left hand turn. I do not like to see more chicken lines pop up as this increases traffic on a fragile trail. please do not ride this after heavy rainfall!
B-Rough
(Aug 16, 2019 at 20:46)
(Aug 16, 2019 at 20:46)
Similar to many of the comments above I took this trail as a connector from Expresso. This trail did surprise me as due to the rock paths they have created (I think for hikers) it is actually pretty challenging, definitely harder than Expresso in my view.
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bboyshredder
(Jul 16, 2019 at 8:57)
Trail 7th Secret
Awesome rocky trail . worth the climb , but some berms are beat up.
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JemSamonte
(May 7, 2019 at 21:16)
Rode this trail after trying Expresso the 2nd time. Was very technical for me but was really fun. Walked most of the uphill part and some sketchy descent. You just have to be mindful since a lot of hikers are on this trail as well. Will definitely try again this weekend after pipeline or expresso.
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andreyapopov
(Mar 28, 2019 at 13:44)
This is NOT a blue trail; it should be marked as black diamond. I ride blue trails almost exclusively with couple black ones thrown in, and this one is by far the hardest I've done. There are some "black" trail in Squamish and Seymour that are easier than this one.
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andreyapopov
(Mar 28, 2019 at 13:48)
In fact, Expresso - black rated trail - is much easier than this one.
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Edu888
(Jan 27, 2019 at 16:16)
(Jan 27, 2019 at 16:16)
Took the trail to go back to the parking lot after Espresso and I can safely say that this trail is significantly harder. Super steep rocky climbs lead to super steep rocky descents. The descents are really fun though.
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crashelman
(Sep 14, 2018 at 11:25)
(Sep 14, 2018 at 11:25)
Trail 7th Secret
Awesome trail in wet weather! Epic amount of armour and nothing too sketchy. Great start to Crinkum and Kirkford
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JacksonThack
(Jul 30, 2018 at 8:56)
This trail is exceptionally technical with massive uphill rock gardens, steep stairs, and not much fun for me as an intermediate rider
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georgeshumway
(Jun 30, 2018 at 20:00)
Trail 7th Secret
Anyone know how this trail compares in terms of difficulty with expresso?
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Arzt506
(Jun 4, 2018 at 19:23)
Trail D'Yer Mak'er
This is a damn incredible trail. The roots are a beast to clean. So challenging. Also feels like you’re on an alien planet movie set. Super rad.
New work at the top is top notch
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New work at the top is top notch
KevinStafford
(Apr 4, 2018 at 6:27)
Yeah, that was the blackest blue I've ever ridden. However, I had a great time rolling those steps and re enforced stone descents back to parking. Great trail in its own right.
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konarider112
(Mar 16, 2018 at 20:55)
This is the hardest blue trail I’ve ever ridden. Especially east to west; I had to push my bike.
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Colinrun
(Nov 21, 2017 at 19:01)
Trail Lower Ladies
The entrance to monster has been crushed by a tree branch.
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chris-mcintyre
(Sep 24, 2017 at 16:44)
(Sep 24, 2017 at 16:44)
Trail 7th Secret
One of the most if not the most amazing trail on the mountain! Definitely worth going up and shredding all the way down to Kirkford! This trail is a must when visiting Mt. Fromme!
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Ledski
(Aug 16, 2017 at 19:30)
(Aug 16, 2017 at 19:30)
Much harder than expected and quite challenging to ride east to west. Quite technical.
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Ledski
(Aug 16, 2017 at 19:29)
(Aug 16, 2017 at 19:29)
Trail 7th Secret
Accessible North Shore style trail that flows well through its fortified rocky technical sections. Really well built and loads of fun.
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pnadeaux
(Jul 19, 2016 at 12:50)
Trail Lower Ladies
A true north shore trail. No joke.
Has some really teeth shattering natural sections.
Try it on a hardtail for extra fun.
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Has some really teeth shattering natural sections.
Try it on a hardtail for extra fun.
leelau
(Jun 4, 2016 at 20:17)
Trail D'Yer Mak'er
A note to uphill climbers that a large chunk of this trail was used as a downhill route in the past and will likely be used by downhillers in the future. Keep your heads up going both ways
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Trail D'Yer Mak'er
Bud - this is an uphill only trail. Do you ever post anything without an agenda against the trailbuolding efforts of the nsmba? Never met you but you seem a bit obsessive and paranoid.
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leelau
(Jun 4, 2018 at 20:23)
Trail D'Yer Mak'er
Do you know the history of this trail? Ie that this was a downhill trail? I've never met you but you seem to read things the wrong way.
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Trail D'Yer Mak'er
Sure. Doesn’t matter to me dude. I’m just saying it’s a great effort they did to turn this into a climbing trail. It is seriously kickass and a great xc climb option on fromme. Nobody cares that it used to be a DH trail - there are millions of better ones. People don’t ride this down anymore so your comment just seems like you’re tryig to undermine the work to turn this into a climb trail.
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leelau
(Jun 4, 2018 at 23:21)
Trail D'Yer Mak'er
Your opinion is irrelevant and you don't know what you're talking about. You're either Podo or a trained seal or some one else who drank a lot of koolaid. People ride down this trail whatever you think
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Trail D'Yer Mak'er
Bro. Chill with your fake accounts downvoting my comments and upvoting yours. It’s just a trail. Don’t get all agro because you can’t clean it up hill in less than an hour.
Chill brother. We’re just riding bikes.
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Chill brother. We’re just riding bikes.
j-tommy
(Mar 22, 2015 at 16:54)
(Mar 22, 2015 at 16:54)
Trail 7th Secret
Beauty of a trail! First ride today, my first ride on the Shore... and it lived up to the hype. Even got to meet Pete, who I understand is the master builder on this beauty. The rock work is amazing! It was pretty busy up there, but everyone was in a good mood and very friendly. Overall a great ride.
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Altitude min1,003 ft
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Altitude start1,127 ft
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Altitude end1,109 ft
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Grade max-75.3%
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