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910 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:02:19
Avg time
667 ft
Altitude min
712 ft
Altitude max
680 ft
Altitude start
680 ft
Altitude end
-20.424%
Grade max
21.785%
Grade min
419 ft
Distance climb
328 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:02:19
Avg time

John Thompson Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89079 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82709 in Trail Running
    • #119276 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Metro Vancouver

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AI Generated Description

John Thompson Loop is a 278 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near North Vancouver British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 13 m green climb. It features bridge and skinny. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 391 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (6 votes)
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      Dec 18, 2015 @ 4:30pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is John Thompson Loop located?
      John Thompson Loop is located in Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.35745, -123.00721.
      ▼ How hard is John Thompson Loop?
      John Thompson Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for John Thompson Loop?
      John Thompson Loop has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 667 ft to 712 ft.
      ▼ Is John Thompson Loop a point to point trail?
      John Thompson Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is John Thompson Loop?
      John Thompson Loop is 910 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on John Thompson Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on John Thompson Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access John Thompson Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to John Thompson Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride John Thompson Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride John Thompson Loop. The trail is 910 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is John Thompson Loop?
      John Thompson Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,294 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,438 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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