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2,011 ft
Distance
-171 ft
Descent
00:05:21
Avg time
-171 ft
Altitude change
1,268 ft
Altitude min
1,438 ft
Altitude max
1,438 ft
Altitude start
1,266 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-35.9%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
2,011 ft
Distance down
00:05:21
Avg time
Skid Road Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Fromme
North Vancouver, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerDistrict of North Vancouver
Most of skid road is a rocky eroded mess, but sections have been reworked into single track climbs
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 16 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 246 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to skid-road trailhead
(49.350900, -123.058800)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skid Road
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Where is Skid Road located?
Skid Road 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 49.3509, -123.0588.
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How hard is Skid Road?
Skid Road is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Skid Road?
The trail has 171 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,268 ft to 1,438 ft.
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Is Skid Road a point to point trail?
Skid Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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