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2,818 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-154 ft
Descent
00:06:52
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
710 ft
Altitude min
834 ft
Altitude max
809 ft
Altitude start
709 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
860 ft
Distance climb
1,654 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:06:52
Avg time

Salamander Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Slippery Salamander
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46667 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69940 in E-Biking
    • #72304 in Trail Running
    • #82423 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    CMHC

Cruisy, low grade XC trail that can be ridden either direction. West entrance is from the kiosk by taking the old 'Trail to Nowhere' and has a punchy armoured climb before you get onto the true Salamander, but if you can clean that, it's smooth sailing. Climbing from the East has some short climbs to push and you'll need to watch for downhill traffic. It may be one of the few trails ever built that climbs in both directions Intent was to get bike traffic off Bridle Path.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 66 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,192 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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        Directions to salamander trailhead (49.332000, -122.988510)
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        2:51 | 347 | Jun 27, 2021 , North Vancouver
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        1 Review & Comments

        Metric-MrShades
        It's not bad, but not great either. The north entrance which is hidden behind a big Doug Fir near the bottom of C-Buster is stupidly hard to find if you're new to the area; it doesn't look like the start of a trail and there is STILL no sign to help you out. Also, the "armored climb" doesn't exactly flow very well and you may end up pushing a few times, but the down hill is much better and a pretty fun ride.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Salamander located?
        Salamander 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 49.332, -122.98851.
        ▼ How hard is Salamander?
        Salamander is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salamander?
        Salamander has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 154 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 710 ft to 834 ft.
        ▼ Is Salamander a point to point trail?
        Salamander is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Salamander?
        Salamander is 2,818 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salamander?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Salamander. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Salamander? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salamander are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Salamander?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Salamander. The trail is 2,818 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Salamander?
        Salamander is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6,459 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,681 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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