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1,424 ft
Distance
-242 ft
Descent
00:03:17
Avg time
-242 ft
Altitude change
2,174 ft
Altitude min
2,416 ft
Altitude max
2,416 ft
Altitude start
2,175 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade
-52.1%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
1,424 ft
Distance down
00:03:17
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Pile of Rocks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Fromme
North Vancouver, British Columbia -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (10 votes)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 25 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerGrouse Mountain
Old skidder road that is rooty and naturally technical, with many small drops and tight turns. Roots can be slippery in the wet. It makes a good link-up with Executioner or Lower Oilcan in terms of difficulty, and location.
Access Info
Accessed off Moutain Hwy just past the 6th switchback, exits back on Mountain Hwy.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 6 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 79 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 1,287 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to pile-rocks trailhead
(49.361040, -123.062790)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pile of Rocks
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Where is Pile of Rocks located?
Pile of Rocks 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 49.36104, -123.06279.
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How hard is Pile of Rocks?
Pile of Rocks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17%.
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What is the elevation gain for Pile of Rocks?
The trail has 242 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,174 ft to 2,416 ft.
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Is Pile of Rocks a point to point trail?
Pile of Rocks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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