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2,359 ft
Distance
-537 ft
Descent
00:12:24
Avg time
-537 ft
Altitude change
1,358 ft
Altitude min
1,895 ft
Altitude max
1,895 ft
Altitude start
1,358 ft
Altitude end
-22.8%
Grade
-38.5%
Grade max
-10.5%
Grade min
2,359 ft
Distance down
00:12:24
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Upper Crippler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (23 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62146 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90980 in Trail Running
    • #107103 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    District of North Vancouver

One of the more natural trails with many natural and some man-made TTFs with steep and exceptionally rooty sections. Like Grannies, this trail will own you in the wet.

Access Info

Accessed off Mountain Hwy by an opening in the forest that looks like a road. Heading down the trail where Grannies heads west and an old section of unmaintained trail continues down Crippler turns off Granies and heads south to Baden Powell.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 250 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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Upper Crippler Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:39am (Pacific/Auckland)
May 31, 2026
 Such a great trail. Technical features are all time.
Jul 1, 2025 @ 6:49pm
Jul 1, 2025
Tree cleared
Jul 1, 2025 @ 2:52pm
Jul 1, 2025
 Tree down near exit
Jul 1, 2025 @ 2:51pm
Jul 1, 2025
 Tree down near the exit
Apr 23, 2025 @ 9:58am
Apr 23, 2025
 Perfect conditions, old school flow at it's best.
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on Jun 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (32 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to upper-crippler trailhead (49.355910, -123.055880)

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        youtuber Upper and Lower Crippler | Mount Fromme, North...
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        11:37 | 1641 | May 24, 2020 , North Vancouver
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        11:13 | 818 | Feb 18, 2020 , North Vancouver
        youtuber Old School Tech! Upper Crippler on Mt. Fromme, BC
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        4:23 | 553 | Dec 21, 2020 , North Vancouver
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Crippler

        ▼ Where is Upper Crippler located?
        Upper Crippler 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 49.35591, -123.05588.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Crippler?
        Upper Crippler is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 22.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Crippler?
        The trail has 537 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,358 ft to 1,895 ft.
        ▼ How long is Upper Crippler?
        Upper Crippler is 2,359 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Crippler?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Crippler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Crippler?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Crippler are:
        • July (31 activities)
        • September (24 activities)
        • June (17 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Crippler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Crippler are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Crippler?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Upper Crippler. The trail is 2,359 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Crippler?
        Upper Crippler is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,331 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,243 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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