3,377 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-608 ft
Descent
00:06:37
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Nicoles Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBurnaby Mountain / SFU
Burnaby, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (4 votes)
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Hiking SAC ScaleT3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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SeasonAll Season
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Skinny
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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OSM Way
Technical trail with sharp turns, steep sections and optional log ride (with alternate line).
Access Info
Accessed via Mel's via East (TCT) or West (University Drive) or from Poplar Trail. Exits via Pipeline Trial.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Nicoles mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-595 ft
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Altitude min298 ft
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Altitude max893 ft
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Altitude start893 ft
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Altitude end298 ft
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Grade-17.633%
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Grade max-33.793%
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Grade min5.48%
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Distance climb318 ft
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Distance down2,948 ft
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Distance flat111 ft
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Avg time00:06:37
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Avg reverse time00:23:06
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 8 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 392 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 8,444 rides
- Last: Feb 5, 2023
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14 Reviews & Comments
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the-dh-junkie
(Aug 6, 2022 at 16:05)
man this trail is a blast! i didn't have the highest expectations for this trail system but i was pleasantly surprised
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Mcyeetus
(Sep 29, 2021 at 18:19)
The best trail on Burnaby Mountain. Unfortunately is very eroded due to the city not allowing work on it but is still really fun. Comparable in difficulty to Crinkum Crankum on Mount Fromme.
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Scottrosebiz
(Apr 29, 2021 at 16:52)
(Apr 29, 2021 at 16:52)
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this trail, really fun.
Watch out for clueless hikers.
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Watch out for clueless hikers.
oneinoneout
(Jul 8, 2020 at 15:33)
Great trail and a definite step up in difficulty compared to the other trails on the mountain. One of the switchbacks is super sketchy and steep and needs serious commitment to get down, needs some reinforcement or stone work as it’s really eroded. I’ve ridden Blacks on the Shore with much easier switchbacks but guess they are better maintained.
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breaderino
(Aug 8, 2018 at 17:50)
This is contructive criticism for safer trail building, and by no means have hate against the builder/volunteers
There were some changes this year to the trail, some bad and alot of good. There is a huge flaw with the new drops and I suppose the safety of it. The piece of plywood at the start (first drop) is seriously poorly designed. As you're lead to speed down a trail only to find the lip of the plywood is severely sticking out making a last minute ditch effort to pump your front to get over it and allowing yourself to drop safely. At the bottom of the drop has a huge ditch that has been ruined by Grommies in their DH bikes and is seriously unsafe to land on. A group of my friends have crashed all together going down this section. Along with the new changes and improvements, you guys seriously need to create small burms by the new exposed plywood. If someone hits that, they will be sent off the edge. Please make as much breaking room as possible or create a safe crash enviroment. Exposing sharp wood can seriously injure some new comers to this mountain.
Every other additional changes like the bridges and walkways have been very good! But this trail will seriously hinder any new Black Diamonder's to help support this mountain as means of learning this trail.
PS: The bottom of this trail is very fun
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There were some changes this year to the trail, some bad and alot of good. There is a huge flaw with the new drops and I suppose the safety of it. The piece of plywood at the start (first drop) is seriously poorly designed. As you're lead to speed down a trail only to find the lip of the plywood is severely sticking out making a last minute ditch effort to pump your front to get over it and allowing yourself to drop safely. At the bottom of the drop has a huge ditch that has been ruined by Grommies in their DH bikes and is seriously unsafe to land on. A group of my friends have crashed all together going down this section. Along with the new changes and improvements, you guys seriously need to create small burms by the new exposed plywood. If someone hits that, they will be sent off the edge. Please make as much breaking room as possible or create a safe crash enviroment. Exposing sharp wood can seriously injure some new comers to this mountain.
Every other additional changes like the bridges and walkways have been very good! But this trail will seriously hinder any new Black Diamonder's to help support this mountain as means of learning this trail.
PS: The bottom of this trail is very fun
ladygravity
BMBA (Aug 8, 2018 at 18:07)
Hi, and thanks for your comments. We actually don't build drops, the City of Burnaby does not approve of them as there are liability issues. If however riders choose to drop off rocks or bridges that is their decision and they accept the consequences. I believe the section you are referring to is actually meant to direct riders to the right around a tree. We chose not to block off the gully and allow riders to make their own decision as to whether to attempt to drop or ride the trail as intended. We do create berms where possible but as all of the trails are used by both hikers and bikers adding in a slew of berms is not always feasible.
We welcome your input and would invite you to attend one of our trail days where you can discuss your ideas.
Glad you like the trailwork. Enjoy the ride.
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We welcome your input and would invite you to attend one of our trail days where you can discuss your ideas.
Glad you like the trailwork. Enjoy the ride.
Vancouverbike12
(Oct 31, 2017 at 16:39)
Trail is covered in fallen leaves. Ground visibility reduced but still ridable Oct 30,2017.
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Shokunin
(Sep 13, 2017 at 20:11)
I really like this trail! The first time I went it was still a bit wet and the woodwork, rocks and roots were slippery, but still really enjoyable. Definitely easier in the dry.
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boyblue1973
(Jul 25, 2017 at 14:21)
First time riding both Poplar and Nicole's trails last July 22, 2017, so stoked, I never taught this is a black diamond trail and rode it with only a road helmet for protection, so good to ride this at SFU. I'm from Alberta and located this trail on my own. BTW this trail destroyed my GoPro Mount due to constant shaking and impacts on drops.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNt8Xa_bBI8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aMSDH5O3R8
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNt8Xa_bBI8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aMSDH5O3R8
Cellardoor73
(Jul 7, 2017 at 23:25)
Amazing trail. Thanx to Steve, the local who showed me around. So fun!
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