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1.7 miles
Distance
1,053 ft
Climb
00:25:06
Avg time
1,053 ft
Altitude change
417 ft
Altitude min
1,469 ft
Altitude max
417 ft
Altitude start
1,470 ft
Altitude end
11.7%
Grade
1.6%
Grade max
31.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
00:25:06
Avg time

Old Buck Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #85773 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89450 in E-Biking
    • #80091 in Trail Running
    • #99487 in Hiking
    • #15112 in Adaptive Biking
    • #11424 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,295 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,758 in E-Biking
    • #4,657 in Trail Running
    • #5,290 in Hiking
    • #693 in Adaptive Biking
    • #788 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BC Parks

Oh, Old Buck. It's mostly a wide gravel access trail following a buried power cable straight up the hill. A few grade reversals were put in years back but it really hasn't lost much of it's grindy nature. However, if you're on the East side of Seymour, this is the most efficient way up. Riders will almost exclusively use this as a climb but it is a fully multi-use trail with lots of hikers and dog walkers. Although the trail continues to Mt Seymour Rd above the first switchback (and beyond for hikers), most riders will choose to take a left onto the Baden Powell and climb toward Pangor/Boogieman and the Severed/Adonis/Dale's area. The second left onto the powerline road also gains you access to Pingu.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
BridgesFamily friendlyRestrooms
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 34 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 970 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 7,622 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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on Oct 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.13 (34 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to old-buck trailhead (49.323050, -122.972210)
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      7:27 | 1577 | Dec 9, 2020 , North Vancouver

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      Trail Products

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      34 Ratings
      5 ★ 6%
      4 ★ 21%
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      9 Reviews & Comments

      SamEnduroskov
      If anyone found a smith mainline helmet in the parking lot sometime after Friday sept 13, please send me a message!!!
      EliasNunes3
      Would probably just take the road up instead. After the Baden Powell and especially after the power line trail it is almost impossible unless you are a very good climber.
      octet
      A bit stiff, but also the fastest ride to the top of corkscrew or CBC, IMO. Good Sir Martin is more twisty and detours out of the way, and straight up Buck cuts off a loop on Mtn. Highway. GSM is good for the second lap, since you are already over near Academy, etc.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Buck located?
      Old Buck is located in Mount Seymour, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Seymour trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.32305, -122.97221.
      ▼ How hard is Old Buck?
      Old Buck is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Buck?
      Old Buck has 1,053 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 417 ft to 1,469 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Buck a point to point trail?
      Old Buck is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Old Buck?
      Old Buck is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Buck?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Buck. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Buck?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Buck are:
      • May (449 activities)
      • June (430 activities)
      • April (387 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Old Buck? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Buck are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Buck?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Old Buck. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Buck?
      Old Buck is a very popular trail. There have been 39,792 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38,466 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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