more stats
2,211 ft
Distance
-543 ft
Descent
00:09:53
Avg time
-543 ft
Altitude change
978 ft
Altitude min
1,521 ft
Altitude max
1,521 ft
Altitude start
978 ft
Altitude end
-24.5%
Grade
-58.2%
Grade max
-11.1%
Grade min
2,211 ft
Distance down
00:09:53
Avg time

Boundary Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (8 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 20 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #23307 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17404 in E-Biking
    • #157335 in Trail Running
    • #135812 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,120 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,154 in E-Biking
    • #9,745 in Trail Running
    • #7,723 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    District of North Vancouver

Probably the best showcase of a technical trail containing steep natural and man-made TTFs. Not a beginner trail.

Access Info

Accessed off Baden Powell, exiting at Braemar Road close to powerlines.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 125 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,088 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Boundary Trail Reports

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Sep 14, 2026 @ 10:06am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 13, 2026
Wasp nest just after the triple roll before you get cut the first thirds of the trail on to the skid road
May 29, 2026 @ 10:00am (Pacific/Auckland)
May 28, 2026
Overall it’s running amazing. Rocks and trail are prime and it’s one of the best shore trails. I patched the root issue up with rocks and...
May 27, 2026 @ 4:15pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 26, 2026
Same issue as described by user below. It would consider this a trail hazard. You come in blind over a rock and this root jumps out at you. It...
May 21, 2026 @ 11:09am (Pacific/Auckland)
May 20, 2026
trails running beautifully- but I think some armour has come out leaving a root floating (damage prone?) and a previously simple connection a bit...
May 2, 2026 @ 10:05am (America/Vancouver)
May 2, 2026
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Status:
on Sep 14, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.58 (53 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to boundary trailhead (49.351620, -123.061500)

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      19 Reviews & Comments

      Wishiwasbikingrn
      What's the name of the bridge feature that has a 180 degree turn? I am calling it The Onion until further notice.
      jlaxyz
      Tree down on upper boundary ~100m from the intersection with skid
      johnsinger johnsinger
      Just rode it in the pouring rain it was gnarly, such a sick trail. Probably best for a dry day though

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Boundary located?
      Boundary 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 49.35162, -123.0615.
      ▼ How hard is Boundary?
      Boundary is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 24.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Boundary?
      The trail has 543 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 978 ft to 1,521 ft.
      ▼ How long is Boundary?
      Boundary is 2,211 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Boundary?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Boundary. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Boundary? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Boundary are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Boundary?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Boundary. The trail is 2,211 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Boundary?
      Boundary is a very popular trail. There have been 4,418 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,298 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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