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1,388 ft
Distance
-165 ft
Descent
00:08:09
Avg time
-168 ft
Altitude change
1,502 ft
Altitude min
1,669 ft
Altitude max
1,669 ft
Altitude start
1,503 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade
-23%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,388 ft
Distance down
00:08:09
Avg time

Salvation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80350 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91980 in E-Biking
    • #120679 in Trail Running
    • #115002 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Skinny, Teeter Totter, Wallride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

An advanced trail with mandatory skinny structures, jumps and wooden TTFs. Bypass trails exist past most features but some are unavoidable.

Access Info

Accessed via Corkscrew and exits at the powerlines close to Pingu.

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  • 6 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 90 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 456 rides
  • Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Mar 15, 2026 @ 10:00pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 15, 2026
Oct 17, 2025 @ 11:00am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 17, 2025
reporter Salvation Trail now OPEN! Thank you to Mark Rowe, along with the @nsmba trail crew.
Aug 15, 2023 @ 10:12am
Aug 15, 2023
Temporarily closed, trail closed sign at the start and end.
Jul 5, 2023 @ 7:37am
Jul 5, 2023
Trail temporarily closed due to poor infrastructure condition resulting in dangerous riding conditions. extensive repairs required before trail...
Apr 27, 2023 @ 12:15am
Apr 27, 2023
all good wall ride is still closed
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on Mar 15, 2026
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.84 (45 votes)
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        Directions to salvation trailhead (49.341120, -122.973230)

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        youtuber Lets Ride Some Skinnies in The North Shore  ...
        6:18 | 894 | Sep 6, 2020 , North Vancouver
        youtuber Big Crash On One Of The NorthShores Hardest...
        7:53 | 103 | Feb 20, 2026 , North Vancouver
        youtuber Can Modern bikes Handle Old School Features on...
        10:05 | 939 | Jun 18, 2020 , North Vancouver
        youtuber Salvation | Double Black trail | Mont Seymour, BC
        2:23 | 53 | May 2, 2026 , North Vancouver

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Salvation

        Where is Salvation located?
        Salvation 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 49.34112, -122.97323.
        How hard is Salvation?
        Salvation is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Salvation?
        The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,502 ft to 1,669 ft.
        Is Salvation a point to point trail?
        Yes, Salvation is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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