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338 ft
Distance
-80 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
588 ft
Altitude min
668 ft
Altitude max
668 ft
Altitude start
587 ft
Altitude end
-23.8%
Grade
-35.3%
Grade max
-8.1%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance down
00:02:18
Avg time
Empress Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Seymour
North Vancouver, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (7 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerDNV/BC Parks
Consists of steep rock faces and loose dirt terrain. Short but contains high consequence natural terrain.
Access Info
Accessed from Bridle Path and finishes on Empress Bypass trail.
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2013Builder
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 72 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 1,948 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to empress trailhead
(49.325950, -122.975320)
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Nearby Trails
- Rocky Mcrockface 0 ft
- Empress Bypass 390 ft
- Bridle Path 390 ft
- Nsha Connector 915 ft
- Slash 945 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empress
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Where is Empress located?
Empress 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 49.32595, -122.97532.
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How hard is Empress?
Empress is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 23.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Empress?
The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 588 ft to 668 ft.
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Is Empress a point to point trail?
Yes, Empress is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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