more stats
2,904 ft
Distance
-528 ft
Descent
00:07:08
Avg time
-528 ft
Altitude change
1,546 ft
Altitude min
2,074 ft
Altitude max
2,074 ft
Altitude start
1,545 ft
Altitude end
-18.2%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
2,904 ft
Distance down
00:07:08
Avg time

Lower Oilcan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Oilcan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (8 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21910 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2282 in E-Biking
    • #106898 in Trail Running
    • #131286 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,058 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #184 in E-Biking
    • #6,114 in Trail Running
    • #7,340 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Teeter Totter, Wallride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Grouse (top20m) + District of North Vancouver

All mountain trail that meanders back and forth, at times pedally. Some technical bits and steeper sections will challenge the intermediate rider. Trail abruptly ends at a t-junction on the BP after a steep fall line chute. Turn left then head down Skid Rd for a rubble fest that will take you to Skid Road Reroute offering an option to climb sections of No Quarter or continue to Lower Dreamweaver by descending further down Skid Rd and hanging a left.

Access Info

Accessed off Mountain Hwy and exits on the Baden Powell.

Trail Supporters


  • Michael Stormer
    Builder
  • Daniel Shaw
    Builder
  • Rob Donovan
    Builder
  • past supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12.9 km average
6 Months
  • 239 rides
  • 14.7 km avg distance
All
  • 2,610 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Lower Oilcan Trail Reports

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Aug 14, 2026 @ 7:33am (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 13, 2026
 Recent trail work done near the bottom where the off camber rock slab is. Just before that 2 wood logs were temporarily placed during trail work...
Aug 2, 2026 @ 9:43am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 2, 2026
Jul 26, 2026 @ 8:48am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 25, 2026
Jun 27, 2026 @ 7:33am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 27, 2026
Jun 18, 2026 @ 5:19pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 18, 2026
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on Aug 14, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.07 (81 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jul 22, 2009 @ 10:13pm
      Jul 22, 2009
      Wooden features 4Trail Sign 4Jumps 2Skinnies 2Rooty 1Rock slabs 1Drops 1Boardwalk 1

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      Trail Products

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      13 Reviews & Comments

      Hanooshka Hanooshka
      I know this trail has changed a lot. It’s still awesome if not better.
      vrrrrrooooooom vrrrrrooooooom
      Tree down 50m after gap jump. Easy to spot
      johnsinger johnsinger
      Wait why does no one talk about this trail it’s unreal

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Oilcan located?
      Lower Oilcan 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 49.35806, -123.05659.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Oilcan?
      Lower Oilcan is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Oilcan?
      The trail has 528 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,546 ft to 2,074 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Oilcan a point to point trail?
      Lower Oilcan is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Oilcan?
      Lower Oilcan is 2,904 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Oilcan?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Oilcan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Oilcan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Oilcan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Oilcan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Lower Oilcan. The trail is 2,904 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Oilcan?
      Lower Oilcan is a very popular trail. There have been 15,121 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,520 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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