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1,572 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:02:19
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
00:02:19
Avg time

Pingu Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #4641 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1836 in E-Biking
    • #114759 in Trail Running
    • #87085 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #281 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #136 in E-Biking
    • #6,504 in Trail Running
    • #4,596 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.

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DropsFlowyJumps
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 31 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 1,041 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 8,714 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Pingu Trail Reports

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Oct 4, 2026 @ 3:24pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 4, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 @ 3:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 25, 2026
reporter Trail is open! Thanks everyone for the patience We left the last step down closed for because the rain turned the landing into soup. We’ll...
Sep 23, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 23, 2026
reporter Temporary closure. Lips and landings all buffed up but the dirt is still dry. Give it a few days once the rain comes and it will be primo
Sep 13, 2026 @ 10:34am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 13, 2026
Aug 26, 2026 @ 12:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 26, 2026
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on Oct 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.44 (130 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to pingu trailhead (49.339150, -122.970120)

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      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 2,379 ft • 10 • Point to Point •
      This route links together the seven smaller trails that climb from Bridle Path up to Baden Powell
      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,966 ft • 25 • Loop •
      One of my Seymour favorites routes. You are in for a treat - legs will burn a little in the first up...
      ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 1,636 ft • 12 • Loop •
      Additional route to corkscrew for a better work out and avoid the road.
      4.5 ★★★★★
      130 Ratings
      5 ★ 58%
      4 ★ 32%
      3 ★ 8%
      2 ★ 1%
      1 ★ 1%

      12 Reviews & Comments

      DannyCarlson DannyCarlson
      Lots of great work on this trail! A new jump and a revamp of one of the bigger ones you can send further and hop now. One of the best jump trails on the shore now.
      Jmanbro8
      Noot Noot! Translation: Great short flow trail with some tech at the start
      melikebike74
      Interesting battle at the exit between team strava-braid and team old skool. A bit laughable how bad the stravers want that 0.86 seconds!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 47,722 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48,032 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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