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1,188 ft
Distance
-135 ft
Descent
00:07:34
Avg time
-136 ft
Altitude change
824 ft
Altitude min
960 ft
Altitude max
960 ft
Altitude start
823 ft
Altitude end
-11.5%
Grade
-39.2%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
1,188 ft
Distance down
00:07:34
Avg time

Griffen Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    District of North Vancouver

A minor connector trail used to connect King of the Shore, Lower Griffen, Immonator to the exits at Mountain View Park on Coleman

As of March 1 2019 this trail was closed by the District of North Vancouver. To learn more please read the NSMBA's communication to the community.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 1, 2020 @ 4:15am
Dec 1, 2020
May 6, 2019 @ 7:59am
May 6, 2019
still closed.
Mar 4, 2019 @ 10:12am
Mar 4, 2019
 You’ve got to be kidding me. Thanks DNV
Nov 30, 2018 @ 10:15am
Nov 30, 2018
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Oct 7, 2018 @ 9:42am
Oct 7, 2018
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Griffen Switchbacks

        ▼ Where is Griffen Switchbacks located?
        Griffen Switchbacks 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 49.35804, -123.03209.
        ▼ How hard is Griffen Switchbacks?
        Griffen Switchbacks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Griffen Switchbacks?
        The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 824 ft to 960 ft.
        ▼ Is Griffen Switchbacks a point to point trail?
        Griffen Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Griffen Switchbacks?
        Griffen Switchbacks is 1,188 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Griffen Switchbacks?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Griffen Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Griffen Switchbacks?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Griffen Switchbacks are:
        • January (80 activities)
        • March (78 activities)
        • December (74 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Griffen Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Griffen Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Griffen Switchbacks?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Griffen Switchbacks. 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 Griffen Switchbacks?
        Griffen Switchbacks is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,648 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,418 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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