This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
1,157 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:07:34
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Griffen Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • 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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More Stats for Griffen Switchbacks multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -156 ft
  • Altitude min
    813 ft
  • Altitude max
    969 ft
  • Altitude start
    969 ft
  • Altitude end
    813 ft
  • Grade
    -13.452%
  • Grade max
    -26.737%
  • Grade min
    3.624%
  • Distance climb
    47 ft
  • Distance down
    1,110 ft
  • Avg time
    00:07:34
  • Avg reverse time
    00:16:33
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on Dec 1, 2020
Avg: 3.4 (26 votes)
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      Griffen Switchbacks Trail Reports

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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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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • Last: Dec 9, 2024

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      Mar 4, 2019
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      Dec 21, 2018 @ 9:42am
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      Dec 21, 2018 @ 9:41am
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