more stats
1,299 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
926 ft
Altitude min
982 ft
Altitude max
972 ft
Altitude start
925 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
177 ft
Distance climb
597 ft
Distance down
528 ft
Distance flat
00:02:37
Avg time

Lower Griffen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50164 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96610 in E-Biking
    • #73225 in Trail Running
    • #89432 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,451 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,968 in E-Biking
    • #4,227 in Trail Running
    • #4,748 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    District of North Vancouver

2 way trail. Easy down for a rider with a little experience, a couple of roots that might trip up complete beginners. Intermediate climb, quite easy in dry conditions.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 28 rides
  • 18.1 km average
6 Months
  • 782 rides
  • 15.6 km avg distance
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  • 7,153 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (53 votes)
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      Photos

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Griffen located?
      Lower Griffen 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 49.35889, -123.03186.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Griffen?
      Lower Griffen is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Griffen?
      Lower Griffen has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 926 ft to 982 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Griffen a point to point trail?
      Lower Griffen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Griffen?
      Lower Griffen is 1,299 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Griffen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Griffen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Griffen?
      Lower Griffen is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Griffen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Griffen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Griffen?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lower Griffen. The trail is 1,299 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Griffen?
      Lower Griffen is a very popular trail. There have been 40,555 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 43,232 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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