more stats
545 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:01:12
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
667 ft
Altitude min
712 ft
Altitude max
693 ft
Altitude start
669 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
17.7%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
361 ft
Distance down
00:01:12
Avg time

Circuit 8 North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109723 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71901 in Trail Running
    • #325025 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,649 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,146 in Trail Running
    • #13,297 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Metro Vancouver

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AI Generated Description

Circuit 8 North Loop is a 166 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near North Vancouver British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 5 m green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Trail Supporters

  • Polygon
    Polygon

    2017
    Sponsor
  • Capilano University Outdoor Recreation Management
    2014 - 2016
    Sponsor
  • BC Bike Race
    BC Bike Race

    2012
    Sponsor
  • Adera
    2012
    Sponsor
  • Mathew Bond
    2013 - 2016
    Maintainer
  • Matt Preston
    2011 - 2012
    Maintainer

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 202 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Circuit 8 North Loop Trail Reports

Status:
on Dec 7, 2025
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Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      snail2go
      Rode it this weekend, it's definitely signed a blue.
      adrenalinejunkieHN
      Greetings Folks
      I was curious how this trail and the Circuit 8 Alternate got their Black Diamond Rating. I visited them last Dec 31th and in my modest opinion a blue label would be a better fit. Thanks for your attention.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Circuit 8 North Loop located?
      Circuit 8 North Loop is located in Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.36473, -123.00577.
      ▼ How hard is Circuit 8 North Loop?
      Circuit 8 North Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Circuit 8 North Loop?
      Circuit 8 North Loop has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 667 ft to 712 ft.
      ▼ Is Circuit 8 North Loop a point to point trail?
      Circuit 8 North Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Circuit 8 North Loop?
      Circuit 8 North Loop is 545 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Circuit 8 North Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Circuit 8 North Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Circuit 8 North Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Circuit 8 North Loop are:
      • May (16 activities)
      • April (9 activities)
      • March (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Circuit 8 North Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Circuit 8 North Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Circuit 8 North Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Circuit 8 North Loop. The trail is 545 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Circuit 8 North Loop?
      Circuit 8 North Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,525 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,474 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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