more stats
1,388 ft
Distance
-165 ft
Descent
00:07:27
Avg time
-168 ft
Altitude change
1,502 ft
Altitude min
1,669 ft
Altitude max
1,669 ft
Altitude start
1,503 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade
-23%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,388 ft
Distance down
00:07:27
Avg time

Salvation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62468 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39488 in E-Biking
    • #142380 in Trail Running
    • #150089 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,065 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,721 in E-Biking
    • #8,308 in Trail Running
    • #9,095 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Skinny, Teeter Totter, Wallride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

An advanced trail with mandatory skinny structures, jumps and wooden TTFs. Bypass trails exist past most features but some are unavoidable.

Access Info

Accessed via Corkscrew and exits at the powerlines close to Pingu.

Trail Supporters
  • Syncro
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 84 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 488 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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Salvation Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 12, 2026
Mar 15, 2026 @ 10:00pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 15, 2026
Oct 17, 2025 @ 11:00am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 17, 2025
 reporter Salvation Trail now OPEN! Thank you to Mark Rowe, along with the @nsmba trail crew.
Aug 15, 2023 @ 10:12am
Aug 15, 2023
 Temporarily closed, trail closed sign at the start and end.
Jul 5, 2023 @ 7:37am
Jul 5, 2023
 Trail temporarily closed due to poor infrastructure condition resulting in dangerous riding conditions. extensive repairs required before trail...
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Status:
on Jul 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.87 (47 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to salvation trailhead (49.341120, -122.973230)
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      Photos

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      1,372 |
      Dec 2, 2015 @ 9:21am
      Dec 2, 2015
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      1,649 |
      Jul 15, 2013 @ 1:39am
      Jul 15, 2013
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      3,379 |
      Mar 29, 2010 @ 6:06pm
      Mar 29, 2010
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      51 |
      Apr 18, 2026 @ 7:47am
      Apr 18, 2026
      Wallride 8Skinnies 3Drops 2Jumps 1Berms 1Wooden features 1

      Videos

      29 more »
      youtuber Lets Ride Some Skinnies in The North Shore ...
      mtb
      6:18 | 932 | Sep 6, 2020 , North Vancouver
      youtuber Big Crash On One Of The NorthShores Hardest...
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      7:53 | 266 | Feb 20, 2026 , North Vancouver
      youtuber Can Modern bikes Handle Old School Features on...
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      10:05 | 1097 | Jun 18, 2020 , North Vancouver
      youtuber Salvation | Double Black trail | Mont Seymour, BC
      mtb
      2:23 | 129 | May 2, 2026 , North Vancouver

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      Trail Products

      3.9 ★★★★★
      47 Ratings
      5 ★ 40%
      4 ★ 30%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 13%

      7 Reviews & Comments

      mj4brown mj4brown
      Any chance we will see some work on this trail soon? Signage said spring 2024, but obviously this is a pretty big project and quite a bit of work needs to be done.
      Lukeisthebest
      Some features have been broken for a long time
      Marcusvanheyst
      Everything is still possible. Some parts are a little rotted but just gotta trust the features????

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Salvation located?
      Salvation 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 49.34112, -122.97323.
      ▼ How hard is Salvation?
      Salvation is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salvation?
      The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,502 ft to 1,669 ft.
      ▼ Is Salvation a point to point trail?
      Yes, Salvation is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Salvation?
      Salvation is 1,388 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salvation?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Salvation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Salvation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salvation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Salvation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Salvation. The trail is 1,388 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Salvation?
      Salvation is a very popular trail. There have been 2,515 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,501 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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