more stats
4,442 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-711 ft
Descent
00:15:08
Avg time
-707 ft
Altitude change
2,036 ft
Altitude min
2,748 ft
Altitude max
2,743 ft
Altitude start
2,037 ft
Altitude end
-15.9%
Grade
-36.8%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
135 ft
Distance climb
4,268 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:15:08
Avg time

CBC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (14 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3330 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1521 in E-Biking
    • #58374 in Trail Running
    • #46143 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #222 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #114 in E-Biking
    • #3,253 in Trail Running
    • #2,564 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Wallride, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Metro Vancouver

Please review the LSCR website for the official trail status: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/lower-seymour-conservation-reserve

This trail still sees winter closures to protect the trail from impact.

Access Info

Park at P1 in BC Parks, ride down the road to the trail access at the radio tower roads. The trail starts at the corner of the two radio tower gravel roads.

Disclaimer

Please review the LSCR website for the official trail status.

Trail Supporters

  • Stuart Kerr
    2012
    Sponsor

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 398 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,913 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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CBC Trail Reports

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Oct 3, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 3, 2026
 reporter A tad slippery
Aug 26, 2026 @ 12:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 26, 2026
Aug 22, 2026 @ 2:50pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 22, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 @ 9:57am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 1, 2026
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Jun 27, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 27, 2026
 Mostly great dirt, but a few wet patches, a few bits of mud and a few slippery rocks.
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Status:
on Oct 3, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.02 (134 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Skinnies 70Wooden features 31Bridges 13Drops 10Boardwalk 9Old-growth forest 6Rooty 5Wallride 5

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Ches's North Shore MTB Triple Crown 2025 version
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      134 Ratings
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      4 ★ 29%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★ 4%
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      32 Reviews & Comments

      NoelleER NoelleER
      So the signage still says closed and the website to check is down. We ran into a couple of people that said it was open and one said that the work they were doing is done.bummer we rode loam was not as fun.
      drylC
      Signage at the nearby parking showed that it is currently closed.
      LidaFrydrychova
      Great trail if ok with lots of rock steps. Some really nice features that are fun to re-ride. Kudos to the builders.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is CBC located?
      CBC 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 49.35326, -122.9586.
      ▼ How hard is CBC?
      CBC is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for CBC?
      CBC has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 711 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,036 ft to 2,748 ft.
      ▼ How long is CBC?
      CBC is 4,442 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on CBC?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on CBC. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access CBC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CBC are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride CBC?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride CBC. The trail is 4,442 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is CBC?
      CBC is a very popular trail. There have been 12,312 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,391 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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