4,265 ft
Distance
-650 ft
Descent
00:10:50
Avg time
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Severed D Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Good Samaritan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular direction shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #265 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5526 in Trail Running
    • #5828 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    CHMC

One of the oldest trails on the mountain with a major overhaul in 2013/2014 still retains its technical nature with a little more flow. Used to access C Buster and John Deer, the trail starts with a steep and stepped chute and rock roll (this section can be bypassed via the new “Dickie” alternate), a flattish pumpy section then takes riders to the main descent just after the John Deer trail head. The trail gets steeper as it approaches the Good Sir Martin intersection then steeper still just after before it’s final flowy section to the exit onto Bridle Path. The trail includes a few skinnies all low to the ground, and several small rock rolls, some of which may be dropped, and a few wider ladder bridges.

The trail is popular with hikers and runners alike and mountain bikers should be prepared to expect foot traffic on the trail. The trail is downhill only for mountain bikers. Do not ride uphill.

Access Info

The trailhead is accessed either from the Baden Powell or via the Upper Severed from the powerlines. Severed ends at Bridle Path.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Severed D multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -650 ft
  • Altitude min
    743 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,393 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,393 ft
  • Altitude end
    745 ft
  • Grade
    -15.2%
  • Grade max
    -60%
  • Grade min
    -1.5%
  • Distance down
    4,265 ft
  • Avg time
    00:10:50
  • Avg reverse time
    00:16:24
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      Severed D Trail Reports

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      Nov 8, 2023 @ 3:49pm
      Nov 8, 2023
      		 reporter
      Tree near the rebuild log ride cleared
      Nov 7, 2023 @ 6:39pm
      Nov 7, 2023
      		 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. Downstream of the ladder/skinny.
      Nov 5, 2023 @ 12:58pm
      Nov 5, 2023
      		 Tree on trail
      Nov 4, 2023 @ 4:44pm
      Nov 4, 2023
      		 tree down by the skinny feature that Penny built with that kid.
      Nov 4, 2023 @ 1:23pm
      Nov 4, 2023
      		 tree down about 12in in diameter
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 10 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 655 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
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      • 11,227 rides
      • Last: Dec 6, 2023

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