1,188 ft
Distance
-165 ft
Descent
00:01:07
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Empress Bypass Trail

  • Dave Clendenan

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

Empress Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (6 votes)
  • 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
  • Global Ranking
    #20 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • 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.
Local Trail Association
More Stats for Empress Bypass mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -165 ft
  • Altitude min
    487 ft
  • Altitude max
    652 ft
  • Altitude start
    652 ft
  • Altitude end
    486 ft
  • Grade
    -13.9%
  • Grade max
    -33.9%
  • Grade min
    -5.3%
  • Distance down
    1,188 ft
  • Avg time
    00:01:07
  • Avg reverse time
    00:02:49
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on May 19, 2025
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Avg: 3.92 (96 votes)
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      Empress Bypass Trail Reports

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      May 19, 2025 @ 12:37pm
      12 hours
      May 16, 2025 @ 2:04pm
      May 16, 2025
      reporter
      Drainage and gravel cleanup. Running well - Trail needed the rain!
      May 4, 2025 @ 3:44pm
      May 4, 2025
      May 2, 2025 @ 9:55am
      May 2, 2025
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 9:32am
      Apr 27, 2025
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 65 rides
      • 14.0 km avg distance
      6 Months
      • 1,145 rides
      • 12.9 km avg distance
      All
      • 12,720 rides
      • Last: May 19, 2025

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