more stats
4,173 ft
Distance
-672 ft
Descent
00:10:18
Avg time
-672 ft
Altitude change
1,317 ft
Altitude min
1,989 ft
Altitude max
1,989 ft
Altitude start
1,316 ft
Altitude end
-16.1%
Grade
-41.9%
Grade max
-3.7%
Grade min
4,173 ft
Distance down
00:10:18
Avg time

Expresso Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Espresso
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (70 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #4 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17 in E-Biking
    • #16 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Grouse (top 150m) + District of North Vancouver

Thanks to a huge community effort over the span of 4 years led by Digger & the NSMBA, MEC & nsmb.com Expresso now represents a new era of North Shore flow. A golden ribbon of dirt filled with bermed corners from top to bottom, both intermediate and expert riders alike will enjoy the trail with optional tables, roll downs and of course, the big smooth rock ride. Some mandatory woodwork will put this into the category of a black diamond trail for most riders but hey, this is the Shore and is a blue as far as locals are concerned.

Trail Supporters
  • MEC
    MEC
    since 2012
    Sponsor

  • Digger
    since 2012
    Builder
  • Trevor Hansen
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 57 rides
  • 15.0 km average
6 Months
  • 1,685 rides
  • 14.9 km avg distance
All
  • 13,631 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.53 (289 votes)
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      Directions to expresso trailhead (49.358830, -123.052240)
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      Jul 17, 2014 @ 5:39pm
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      Articles

      Video: Geoff Gulevich's Express eMTB Lap On the North Shore's Expresso
      Sep 11, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      A quick one on a classic trail.

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Routes with this trail

      1676
      Expresso, Ladies Only, Big Stupid - Fromme - RideSpots.com
      ★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 1,917 ft • 9 • Loop •
      A classic challenging shore ride featuring and . Read more about routes and riding in the North Shore by...
      1819
      What's this flow on Fromme?
      ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 1,567 ft • 8 • Loop •
      As much flow as you will find on Fromme with a bit of tech thrown in.
      1310
      Classic Adv-Intermediate Loop
      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,545 ft • 6 •
      Testing the new routes system.

      Trail Events

      (1) past events on this trail

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      4.6 ★★★★★
      289 Ratings
      5 ★ 70%
      4 ★ 21%
      3 ★ 6%
      2 ★ 2%
      1 ★ 2%

      23 Reviews & Comments

      neilm604
      Expresso is blue, Baden Powell (back to Mountain Highway) is black
      tjsox
      My Garmin Edge 530 must have came off at some point during this trail. If someone finds it that would be super rad.
      rns270
      Super fun trail with a bit of everything. Flowy, rock gardens, boardwalks. Boardwalks are wide, not skinnies. Most of the tech features have go-around options. Feels like a blue black, definitely easier than Sevens & Pipeline.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Expresso located?
      Expresso is located in Mount Fromme, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Fromme trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.35883, -123.05224.
      ▼ How hard is Expresso?
      Expresso is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Expresso?
      The trail has 205 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 401 m to 606 m.
      ▼ Is Expresso a point to point trail?
      Expresso is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Expresso?
      Expresso is 1.3 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Expresso?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Expresso. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Expresso?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Expresso are:
      • May (751 activities)
      • July (746 activities)
      • June (726 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Expresso? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Expresso are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Expresso?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Expresso. The trail is 1.3 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Expresso?
      Expresso is a very popular trail. There have been 78,204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 76,168 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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