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3,839 ft
Distance
-557 ft
Descent
00:15:21
Avg time
-557 ft
Altitude change
1,372 ft
Altitude min
1,930 ft
Altitude max
1,930 ft
Altitude start
1,371 ft
Altitude end
-14.5%
Grade
-45.8%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
3,839 ft
Distance down
00:15:21
Avg time

Pipeline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (19 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1583 in E-Biking
    • #240 in Trail Running
    • #1121 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Ladder Bridge, Skinny, Teeter Totter
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Grouse (top 20m) + District of North Vancouver

Contains optional TTFs, steep rough terrain and moderately steep natural TTFs. Quite technical. Definitely very different from the new school trails and a step up in difficulty as well. It is well maintained and can be ridden with a decent amount of speed. A good introduction to the more challenging old-school trails.

Access Info

Accessed off Mtn Hwy past the 5th switchback at the large clearing about 20 meters
past Ladies Only.

Trail Supporters

  • Ken B
    since 2009
    Builder

  • Chris W
    since 2018
    Builder

  • David B
    since 2020
    Builder

  • Chris C
    since 2020
    Builder
  • Lindsay F
    since 2023
    Builder
  • Bryndon K
    since 2023
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 15 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 305 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 2,528 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Pipeline Trail Reports

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Aug 19, 2026 @ 6:42am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 19, 2026
 After the main woodwork and at the new junction, a boulder has been moved leaving a bunch of large loose rock at the bottom of a small roll....
Jul 31, 2026 @ 4:57pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 31, 2026
Jul 22, 2026 @ 3:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 22, 2026
 Both myself and my riding partner ended up with flat tires after riding Pipeline this week. I didn’t have time to go back and check the woodwork...
Jul 8, 2026 @ 5:43pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 8, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 @ 11:33am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 27, 2026
 reporter Riding great. Haven’t ridden it in a while. Will ride more often.
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Avg: 4.38 (163 votes)
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        Directions to pipeline trailhead (49.359000, -123.049800)
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        Mar 23, 2017 @ 7:34pm
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        Aug 24, 2026 @ 12:47am
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        Nov 18, 2024 @ 8:02pm
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        youtuber Pipeline - Fromme - North Shore Mountain Biking
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        6:33 | 1392 | Mar 7, 2022 , North Vancouver
        youtuber What's your Skill, The New Zen Garden on...
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        16:52 | 795 | Oct 14, 2024 , North Vancouver
        youtuber Pipeline | Mt. Fromme | North Shore, BC
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        7:25 | 1130 | Jul 22, 2023 , North Vancouver
        youtuber Rollercoasters, Teeter-Totters and Rock Armor...
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        5:45 | 2967 | Jan 6, 2021 , North Vancouver

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        2143
        Mt. Fromme Sampler
        ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 1,895 ft • 17 • Loop •
        A nice intro to Mt. Fromme that starts with warmups on and before heading up to hit and .
        2712
        30km mini Fromme fondo
        20 miles • 4,773 ft • 19 •
        Fromme route to check off popular trails and get a good vert sesh in
        1093
        SEVEN SECRET-PIPELINE LOOP
        6 miles • 1,892 ft • 9 • Loop •
        FUN, REALLY FUN AFTER WORK/SCHOOL EXPIRIENCE.

        Trail Products

        4.4 ★★★★★
        163 Ratings
        5 ★ 58%
        4 ★ 30%
        3 ★ 6%
        2 ★ 4%
        1 ★ 1%

        25 Reviews & Comments

        9agr1 9agr1
        This trail is so fun! Amazing work done recently, especially repairing the vandalism. And the new section just before the triple roll is sweet
        ipunnett
        “Zen Garden”. Not “garden or Eden”. My bad.
        ipunnett
        Just rode it for the first time today. Best trail on Fromme! So many different features seemingly from endless bridges to all the painstaking rock work that the builders put in. This trail is sooooo much fun and a definite must try. The newer “garden of Eden” portion is pretty incredible.

        Way to go builders!!

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Pipeline located?
        Pipeline 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 49.359, -123.0498.
        ▼ How hard is Pipeline?
        Pipeline is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pipeline?
        The trail has 557 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,372 ft to 1,930 ft.
        ▼ Is Pipeline a point to point trail?
        Pipeline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pipeline?
        Pipeline is 3,839 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pipeline?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pipeline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pipeline?
        Pipeline is best visited during: Year round.
        ▼ How do I access Pipeline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pipeline are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pipeline?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Pipeline. The trail is 3,839 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pipeline?
        Pipeline is a very popular trail. There have been 12,831 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,340 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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