more stats
3,255 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-357 ft
Descent
00:07:29
Avg time
-297 ft
Altitude change
337 ft
Altitude min
634 ft
Altitude max
634 ft
Altitude start
338 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-47%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
541 ft
Distance climb
2,552 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:07:29
Avg time

Bottletop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37699 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3568 in E-Biking
    • #50992 in Trail Running
    • #98707 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,868 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #365 in E-Biking
    • #2,812 in Trail Running
    • #5,227 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Metro Vancouver

Trail in the Lower Seymour Conservation area - accessible from a couple of points and can be done in either direction. A good option after doing Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Connects to the Seymour Suspension bridge that links Lynn Valley to Seymour.

Access Info

From the bottom of Ned's continue down the trail, and turn right at the 1st intersection. From here continue until you see another trail heading to the left and up a small knoll to Nuggies Bench. From here turn right to Bottle Top which starts out flat then descends. Exit was rerouted to connect to the Seymour suspension bridge.

Tags
BermsBridgesRocky

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 192 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 2,108 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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on Oct 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.94 (45 votes)
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      Directions to bottletop trailhead (49.341800, -122.995050)
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      8 Reviews & Comments

      northshoregurl northshoregurl
      I consider this a dark blue, love this trail!! Super cool trail With lots of unique parts, gorgeous Seymour forests, some ridge riding, rocky bits and some climbs too. Combines well with Ned’s for a super fun shuttle ride Smile
      steelwheelmeal
      Rough, rocky, tons of little drops. Loose, dry ground on sharp turns to exposed edges. Challenging but not what I'd call enjoyable.
      drdetail drdetail
      Thanks to the builders for the nice new reroute of the climb up to Bottletop Knoll. Much needed!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bottletop located?
      Bottletop is located in Mount Seymour, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Seymour trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.3418, -122.99505.
      ▼ How hard is Bottletop?
      Bottletop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bottletop?
      Bottletop has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 357 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 337 ft to 634 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bottletop?
      Bottletop is 3,255 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bottletop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bottletop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bottletop?
      Bottletop is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Bottletop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bottletop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bottletop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Bottletop. The trail is 3,255 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bottletop?
      Bottletop is a very popular trail. There have been 13,563 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,138 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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