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1,798 ft
Distance
-106 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-106 ft
Altitude change
1,139 ft
Altitude min
1,247 ft
Altitude max
1,246 ft
Altitude start
1,138 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
1,699 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Roadside Attraction Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (5 votes)
  • Global Ranking
    #105764 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99864 in E-Biking
    • #127277 in Trail Running
    • #120348 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    District of North Vancouver

Short trail that is the first trail for many new riders. Has a mixture of features that make a good introduction to north shore riding, such a board walk and some rooty sections. Can be ridden in both directions, but keep an eye out for new riders, dog walkers, and kids on push bikes if riding up. Once you are comfortable with Roadside, Bobsled is a popular next trail to progress to. King of the Shore is also a good trail to progress to, but will force the beginning rider to either turn around and ride back up, or exit on McNair drive and ride up the road.

Access Info

Accessed from the 1st switchback or the water tower.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 35 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 722 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 7,665 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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on Sep 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.39 (45 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Videos

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      youtuber ENDURO MTB RACING THE NORTH SHORE !? // NSMBA...
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      10:55 | 940 | May 6, 2019 , North Vancouver
      youtuber ROADSIDE ATTRACTION: North Shore: Trail Review
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      3:59 | 819 | Apr 16, 2022 , North Vancouver
      youtuber Can an 8 year old ride... Roadside Attraction...
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      3:21 | 1417 | Feb 19, 2019 , North Vancouver
      youtuber Mt. Fromme - Roadside Attraction
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      3:01 | 1604 | Sep 30, 2018 , North Vancouver

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      Trail Products

      3.3 ★★★★★
      45 Ratings
      5 ★ 16%
      4 ★ 24%
      3 ★ 40%
      2 ★ 16%
      1 ★ 4%

      5 Reviews & Comments

      Juliany
      This trail is both directions - as the description says it can be ridden up as well as down, and many have been doing so for decades. Riders going in either direction should watch out for oncoming traffic.
      BikingMama777 BikingMama777
      Just because it's a green trail doesn't mean it isn't fun! Lots of little rollers and a semi-skinny for newer riders to practice on.
      zikkidee zikkidee
      Is nobody going to ignore the fact that the photo at the top of this page is very clearly NOT roadside attraction? Lol

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Roadside Attraction located?
      Roadside Attraction 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 49.36331, -123.03921.
      ▼ How hard is Roadside Attraction?
      Roadside Attraction is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roadside Attraction?
      The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,139 ft to 1,247 ft.
      ▼ Is Roadside Attraction a point to point trail?
      Roadside Attraction is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Roadside Attraction?
      Roadside Attraction is 1,798 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roadside Attraction?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Roadside Attraction. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Roadside Attraction?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Roadside Attraction are:
      • May (353 activities)
      • September (344 activities)
      • August (313 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Roadside Attraction? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roadside Attraction are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Roadside Attraction?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Roadside Attraction. The trail is 1,798 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Roadside Attraction?
      Roadside Attraction is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 28,608 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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