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2,224 ft
Distance
-361 ft
Descent
00:15:21
Avg time
-361 ft
Altitude change
2,093 ft
Altitude min
2,454 ft
Altitude max
2,454 ft
Altitude start
2,093 ft
Altitude end
-16.2%
Grade
-34.9%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
2,198 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:15:21
Avg time

Upper Oilcan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Fromme
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (8 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31359 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61542 in E-Biking
    • #110907 in Trail Running
    • #111406 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Grouse Mountain

Classic armoured trail, single track reinforced with rock work and many cedar planks, so rides well in the wet. The double black stunts are
numerous, and not for the faint of heart, but all are optional with fun ride arounds. When you are ready, the elevated skinnies, committing rock rolls
& high, steep, narrow ramps will test your skill. Without the optional features, the single-black trail rides similarly to 7th Secret but a bit more technical. If you continue to
Lower Oilcan,
don't expect anything of the same as L.O. is primarily an All Mountain
trail devoid of structures.

Access Info

Accessed off Mountain Hwy exits back onto Mountain Hwy.

Trail Supporters
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12.0 km average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 19.2 km avg distance
All
  • 781 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Jul 25, 2026 @ 10:58am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 24, 2026
 reporter The log turn exiting the double black line has been fixed (thanks Digger!). Trail is running great.
Jun 13, 2026 @ 12:22pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 12, 2026
 upper trail to the log section eroded and chunky, mostly riding on the loose old rock work laid down 20 years ago. last half of the log section...
Aug 22, 2025 @ 1:53pm
Aug 22, 2025
 reporter
Cleared those trees. Dry but good .
Aug 21, 2025 @ 7:50am
Aug 21, 2025
 A couple large trees down on the last third. easy walk around but be aware
Jul 29, 2025 @ 6:08pm
Jul 29, 2025
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Avg: 4.12 (51 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Oilcan

        ▼ Where is Upper Oilcan located?
        Upper Oilcan 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 49.3617, -123.06112.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Oilcan?
        Upper Oilcan is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Oilcan?
        The trail has 361 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,093 ft to 2,454 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Oilcan a point to point trail?
        Upper Oilcan is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Oilcan?
        Upper Oilcan is 2,224 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Oilcan?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Oilcan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Oilcan?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Oilcan are:
        • September (107 activities)
        • July (101 activities)
        • May (64 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Oilcan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Oilcan are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Oilcan?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Upper Oilcan. The trail is 2,224 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Oilcan?
        Upper Oilcan is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,967 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,741 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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