Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Empress Bypass Trail
Dave Clendenan
since 2019Builder- Joe WoywitkaBuilder
- Damian McKevittBuilder
- Patrick PodolskiBuilder
- past supporters
Neptune Terminals
2023 - 2024Sponsor
Norco Bicycles
2022 - 2023Sponsor
Arc'teryx
2020 - 2021Sponsor
FilzerSponsor
WTH!APPSSponsor
NSRide
2012 - 2013Sponsor
Different Bikes
2012 - 2013Sponsor
Penny DeckBuilder
Vince BeasseBuilder
Brent Hillier
2013Builder
Daniel Lui
2012Builder
Empress Bypass Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaMount Seymour
North Vancouver, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (6 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular direction shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking#20 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Land OwnerBC 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
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Empress Bypass mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-165 ft
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Altitude min487 ft
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Altitude max652 ft
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Altitude start652 ft
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Altitude end486 ft
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Grade-13.9%
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Grade max-33.9%
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Grade min-5.3%
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Distance down1,188 ft
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Avg time00:01:07
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Avg reverse time00:02:49
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
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- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
- 65 rides
- 14.0 km avg distance
- 1,145 rides
- 12.9 km avg distance
- 12,720 rides
- Last: May 19, 2025
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