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1,188 ft
Distance
-165 ft
Descent
00:01:05
Avg time
-165 ft
Altitude change
487 ft
Altitude min
652 ft
Altitude max
652 ft
Altitude start
486 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-33.9%
Grade max
-5.3%
Grade min
1,188 ft
Distance down
00:01:05
Avg time

Empress Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (9 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19076 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1892 in E-Biking
    • #354 in Adaptive Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #923 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #141 in E-Biking
    • #40 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BC Parks

Empress Bypass is an all-dirt flow trail suitable for all levels of rider including AMTBs. This trail is the primary endpoint for all rides on the eastern side of Mt Seymour.

Empress Bypass is part of the Seymour Adaptive MTB Loop, this trail connects the Bridle Path to Old Buck. It is for descending wheeled traffic only, bikes please climb via Old Buck. For foot traffic the NSMBA has opened a dedicated footpath slightly to the east: Fern Gully. Please do not walk/run on Empress Bypass.

Disclaimer

Bikes Only. Hikers & runners please use Fern Gully.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Family friendlyFlowy

Trail Supporters


  • Dave Clendenan
    since 2019
    Builder
  • Joe Woywitka
    Builder
  • Damian McKevitt
    Builder
  • Patrick Podolski
    Builder
  • past supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 83 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 2,183 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 18,213 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Avg: 3.96 (102 votes)
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      Directions to empress-bypass trailhead (49.325590, -122.976180)
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      Trail Events

      (1) past events on this trail

      Trail Products

      4.0 ★★★★★
      102 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 32%
      3 ★ 21%
      2 ★ 4%
      1 ★ 5%

      9 Reviews & Comments

      dangernoodle92808
      Super fun little flow trail. Great for getting beginners hooked on flow.
      LucaBruca
      I lost my wallet somewhere along here today. If anybody finds a brown leather wallet please call 604-619-6084 - Luc
      braydenharris braydenharris
      This is possibly better Than Boogie Nights. It's soooo good!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Empress Bypass located?
      Empress Bypass 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 49.32559, -122.97618.
      ▼ How hard is Empress Bypass?
      Empress Bypass is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 13.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Empress Bypass?
      The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 487 ft to 652 ft.
      ▼ Is Empress Bypass a point to point trail?
      Yes, Empress Bypass is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Empress Bypass?
      Empress Bypass is 1,188 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Empress Bypass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Empress Bypass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Empress Bypass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Empress Bypass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Empress Bypass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Empress Bypass. The trail is 1,188 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Empress Bypass?
      Empress Bypass is a very popular trail. There have been 90,496 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 93,698 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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