more stats
1,424 ft
Distance
-242 ft
Descent
00:03:17
Avg time
-242 ft
Altitude change
2,174 ft
Altitude min
2,416 ft
Altitude max
2,416 ft
Altitude start
2,175 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade
-52.1%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
1,424 ft
Distance down
00:03:17
Avg time

Pile of Rocks 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 (10 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21947 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2004 in E-Biking
    • #72361 in Trail Running
    • #22685 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Grouse Mountain

Old skidder road that is rooty and naturally technical, with many small drops and tight turns. Roots can be slippery in the wet. It makes a good link-up with Executioner or Lower Oilcan in terms of difficulty, and location.

Access Info

Accessed off Moutain Hwy just past the 6th switchback, exits back on Mountain Hwy.

Trail Supporters
  • Oscar N.
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 104 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,327 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Pile of Rocks Trail Reports

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May 2, 2026 @ 10:05am (America/Vancouver)
May 2, 2026
Feb 13, 2026 @ 8:10am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 12, 2026
 This one seems to be suffering a bit more than usual with the rain this winter. Some bigger erosion and very sizable drops.
Nov 18, 2025 @ 3:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 18, 2025
Sep 30, 2025 @ 1:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 13, 2025 @ 7:33am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 13, 2025
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Status:
on May 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.37 (43 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      18:37 | 160 | Jun 14, 2025 , North Vancouver
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      0:49 | 922 | Aug 5, 2021 , North Vancouver
      Pile of Rocks, Mt. Fromme | ROOTS & ROCKS...
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      0:59 | 39 | Nov 29, 2025 , North Vancouver
      ROOTS & ROCKS GALORE! Pile of Rocks on Mt....
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      0:59 | 43 | Nov 4, 2025 , North Vancouver

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      Trail Products

      3.3 ★★★★★
      43 Ratings
      5 ★ 21%
      4 ★ 26%
      3 ★ 26%
      2 ★ 16%
      1 ★ 12%

      21 Reviews & Comments

      oleMeegs oleMeegs
      So just as an update to corewhiner’s post below - fear not all ye jank lovers as this trail still has it. Maybe not old school like 20 years ago when we were pushing up our Kona Stinky’s but is still fairly jank - rode it today and can confirm. Although it should be called Pile of Roots instead really. Is like straight down which is cool but not a-lot of ‘flow’ to speak of, which isn’t bad - just sayin that’s it’s still fairly old school! ….
      FancyMango
      I thought the trail had the name because there were bunch of rock in the whole trail until I saw the entrance. Funny joke.
      cannae
      I love nothing more than riding this trail as fast as possible before hitting up executioner or lower oil can.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pile of Rocks located?
      Pile of Rocks 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 49.36104, -123.06279.
      ▼ How hard is Pile of Rocks?
      Pile of Rocks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pile of Rocks?
      The trail has 242 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,174 ft to 2,416 ft.
      ▼ Is Pile of Rocks a point to point trail?
      Pile of Rocks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pile of Rocks?
      Pile of Rocks is 1,424 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pile of Rocks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pile of Rocks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pile of Rocks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pile of Rocks are:
      • May (84 activities)
      • July (62 activities)
      • April (54 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pile of Rocks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pile of Rocks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pile of Rocks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Pile of Rocks. The trail is 1,424 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pile of Rocks?
      Pile of Rocks is a very popular trail. There have been 6,849 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,005 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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