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1,572 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
-138 ft
Altitude change
1,360 ft
Altitude min
1,498 ft
Altitude max
1,498 ft
Altitude start
1,362 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-24.3%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
98 ft
Distance climb
1,211 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:02:26
Avg time

Pingu Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1664 in E-Biking
    • #19424 in Trail Running
    • #1826 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    District of North Vancouver

A formerly old school trail that has been gradually revamped into a fast and flowy trail full of optional jumps, drops, tables and the first sanctioned trail gap on the shore.

Access Info

Accessed from the powerlines and ending at the Baden Powell.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 54 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 959 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 8,485 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pingu

        ▼ Where is Pingu located?
        Pingu 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 49.33915, -122.97012.
        ▼ How hard is Pingu?
        Pingu is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pingu?
        Pingu has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,360 ft to 1,498 ft.
        ▼ Is Pingu a point to point trail?
        Yes, Pingu is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pingu?
        Pingu is 1,572 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pingu?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pingu. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pingu?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pingu are:
        • July (720 activities)
        • October (529 activities)
        • June (521 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Pingu? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pingu are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pingu?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Pingu. The trail is 1,572 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pingu?
        Pingu is a very popular trail. There have been 46,844 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47,132 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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