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2,037 ft
Distance
-365 ft
Descent
00:04:50
Avg time
-365 ft
Altitude change
1,233 ft
Altitude min
1,599 ft
Altitude max
1,598 ft
Altitude start
1,234 ft
Altitude end
-17.9%
Grade
-61.1%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
1,772 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:04:50
Avg time

Kirkford Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (23 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #194 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1750 in E-Biking
    • #233 in Trail Running
    • #1331 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Greater Vancouver Regional Dictrict

What used to be a steep, trenched trail has been completely rerouted by Ol' Man Pete to create an intermediate trail easily accessed off the third switchback. Tight, twisty turns flow at you one after the other. Optional wood roll downs and even a log ride at the end offers a little extra to the advanced rider. So many turns it'll make you dizzy

Access Info

Accessed from the 3rd switchback on Mountain Hwy or Crinkum Crankum. It ends at the cedar Trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 39 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 679 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 7,004 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Kirkford Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2026 @ 5:23pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 8, 2026
 Dry except for those wonderful new burms!
Sep 5, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 5, 2026
 Nice new dirt and burns looking good!
Sep 4, 2026 @ 4:30am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 3, 2026
 Root stump sticking out on this berm, didn’t see it and it caught my front tire causing me to crash. I’m ok but might be worth trimming it...
Aug 23, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 23, 2026
Aug 5, 2026 @ 6:07pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 5, 2026
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Avg: 4.09 (98 votes)
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        Routes with this trail

        589
        Fromme parking lot to Leppard,Crinkum Crankum,Kirkford back to parking lot....
        ★ 2.5 • 4 miles • 920 ft • 17 • Loop •
        This is my favorite route if I have 2 hours for a ride. It's about 45 min to 1 hour ride up to the trail...
        3811
        North Shore 100
        ★ 5.0 • 61 miles • 9,228 ft • 77 • Loop •
        NOW REPLACED WITH A BETTER VERSION AFTER A TEST RIDE...
        937
        7th Secret, Leppard, Crinkum Crankum, Griffen
        ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,730 ft • 21 • Loop •
        A classic Fromme lap. Simple climb on fireroad followed by an epic North Shore descent that will tale the...

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        98 Ratings
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        4 ★ 47%
        3 ★ 18%
        2 ★ 1%
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        15 Reviews & Comments

        jellybrains
        Loving the new berms that wered added near the top! Replaces what was previously a slightly tricky RH corner.
        DerekDuster DerekDuster
        Running really nice right now. Lots of tight downhill corners, good for an intermediate. Rode it on a 29er hardtail and it was lots of fun.
        marclangasque
        Good trace! Not too difficult and really fun!

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Kirkford located?
        Kirkford 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 49.3637, -123.04356.
        ▼ How hard is Kirkford?
        Kirkford is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kirkford?
        The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,233 ft to 1,599 ft.
        ▼ How long is Kirkford?
        Kirkford is 2,037 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kirkford?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kirkford. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kirkford?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kirkford are:
        • May (418 activities)
        • September (367 activities)
        • July (318 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Kirkford? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kirkford are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Kirkford?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Kirkford. The trail is 2,037 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Kirkford?
        Kirkford is a very popular trail. There have been 39,800 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38,359 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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