more stats
3,304 ft
Distance
-541 ft
Descent
00:10:24
Avg time
-541 ft
Altitude change
1,999 ft
Altitude min
2,540 ft
Altitude max
2,540 ft
Altitude start
1,998 ft
Altitude end
-16.4%
Grade
-37.2%
Grade max
-5.8%
Grade min
3,304 ft
Distance down
00:10:24
Avg time

7th Secret Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (20 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1003 in E-Biking
    • #141 in Trail Running
    • #1090 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Grouse (upper/lower) & DNV (middle) combinatio

Seventh Secret is one of the north shore classic mountain bike trails. It's an all weather, heavily armoured bike trail flowing from just before the seventh switch-back on mountain hwy back to the sixth switch back between Pipeline and Expresso. The few ladders, bridges, jumps and log rides are easier than you might at first expect, but sometimes come at you by surprise, so you may want to go easy on your first descent. The more difficult stuff mostly has easier work arounds.

This trail is probably one of the most enjoyable mixed rides on the north shore, and a must do for intermediate riders. It connects up with Crinkum Crankum (via Leppard/Kirkford) by heading left at the boardwalk T-intersection, or can be followed on with Pipeline or Expresso by heading right to the road. If heading towards Crinkum, you will probably not want to ride the optional long log ride at the bottom, but continue down the trail instead to the boardwalk.

Access Info

Accessed off Mountain Hwy before the 7th switchback

Trail Supporters
  • Shore Sirens
    Shore Sirens

    since 2024
    Sponsor
  • Yacht Rock Brewing
    since 2026
    Sponsor
  • past supporters

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 35 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 686 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 7,300 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Status:
on Aug 16, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.48 (225 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to 7th-secret trailhead (49.363880, -123.057470)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      3 7%
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      22 Reviews & Comments

      Eladz
      Lost a pair of Oakley sunglasses riding this trail in the evening of September 13. Black/gray frame and pink-orange-ish lens. Please email me at [email protected] if found! Thanks!
      Maikab
      One of the harder blacks I would say! If you can do the whole trail without popping a foot on the ground you are a good rider! Amazing trail
      Warsabm
      Thank you for some of the work that’s been done on 7th secret.
      I will gladly volunteer my time to help build it out more as it’s critically needed.
      It’s such a great connection trail to Fromme, we desperately need to do some work on it.
      Thank you.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is 7th Secret located?
      7th Secret is located in Mount Fromme, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Fromme trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.36388, -123.05747.
      How hard is 7th Secret?
      7th Secret is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.4%.
      What is the elevation gain for 7th Secret?
      The trail has 541 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,999 ft to 2,540 ft.
      How long is 7th Secret?
      7th Secret is 3,304 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on 7th Secret?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 7th Secret. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access 7th Secret? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 7th Secret are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride 7th Secret?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride 7th Secret. The trail is 3,304 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is 7th Secret?
      7th Secret is a very popular trail. There have been 46,288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 44,137 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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