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1,572 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
-138 ft
Altitude change
1,360 ft
Altitude min
1,498 ft
Altitude max
1,498 ft
Altitude start
1,362 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-24.3%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
98 ft
Distance climb
1,211 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:02:26
Avg time
Pingu Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Seymour
North Vancouver, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (5 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerDistrict of North Vancouver
A formerly old school trail that has been gradually revamped into a fast and flowy trail full of optional jumps, drops, tables and the first sanctioned trail gap on the shore.
Access Info
Accessed from the powerlines and ending at the Baden Powell.
Trail Supporters
Arc'teryx
since 2023Sponsor
Joe Woywitka
since 2018Builder- Daniel ShawBuilder
- past supporters
The Raven Pub
2014Sponsor
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 33 rides
- 13.2 km average
6 Months
- 853 rides
- 14.9 km avg distance
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- 8,140 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to pingu trailhead
(49.339150, -122.970120)
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Mount Seymour
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Routes with this trail
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★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 1,636 ft • 12 • Loop •
Additional route to for a better work out and avoid the road.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pingu
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Where is Pingu located?
Pingu 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 49.33915, -122.97012.
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How hard is Pingu?
Pingu is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Pingu?
Pingu has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,360 ft to 1,498 ft.
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Is Pingu a point to point trail?
Yes, Pingu is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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