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Lower Griffen Trail Improvements

Lower Griffen Trail Improvements

Things are off to a great start in 2010! Earlier this month, a 40-foot ladder bridge was completed on Lower Griffen.

Dirty Diapers Trail Day – July 19, 2009

Words by Mathew Bond           Photos by Jenny Lee-Silver

For those of you that are thinking, "Hey! I thought this was supposed to be a Ned's Trail Day! Ned's is my favourite trail! I wanted to build some sick berms!" I guess we owe you a bit of an explanation.

The entrance to Dirty Diapers is off the Cabin Trail 

In the middle of winter, when most riders are pulling chunks of mud out from between their teeth after a cold ride through sticky sludge, the NSMBA Trails team sits down over a couple of beers and plans out where our trail days are going to be for the coming year. While some may think that selecting dates and locations is a simple as opening a map, closing your eyes, and placing your finger randomly on a trail, the truth is that a lot of thought and hard work go into this process. Dates are carefully selected to avoid holidays and major community events. Trails are even more carefully selected, based on an evaluation of the trails condition (structures, trail surface, erosion), maintenance activity, level of use, and consultation with the land managers.

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We are a​ volunteer​ driven ​non-profit organization​ dedicated to caring for a sustainable trail​ ​network within the​ ​community.

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From becoming a member to volunteering out on the trails, there are many ways you can support the NSMBA!

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Help with trail building and maintenance at one of our upcoming Public Trail Days, Work Wednesdays and more listed here.

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November 8, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Baden Powell November 8, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Fromme Container

    Builder: Dave and Rob

    Sign up: here

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  • Public Trail Day - Severed D November 8, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

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November 13, 2026
November 14, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Dale's November 14, 2026

    Meeting Time: 8:15am

    Finish Time: 1:00pm

    Meeting Location: Bean Around the World, Parkgate Plaza. Please park on Banff Court and car pooling will be organized. Parking at Mushroom Parking Lot

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 15, 2026
November 20, 2026
  • ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens November 20, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Fromme Container

    Builder: Brent

    Sign up: here

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November 21, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Severed D November 21, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 22, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Penny Lane November 22, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

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  • Public Trail Day - Pennzoil November 22, 2026

    Meeting Time: 10:00am

    Finish Time: 2:00pm

    Meeting Location: Pennzoil Exit

    Builder: Sarah and Gordon

    Sign up: here

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November 23, 2026
  • ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens November 23, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Fromme Container

    Builder: Brent

    Sign up: here

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November 26, 2026
  • 2026 AGM November 26, 2026

    Location: Arbutus Room
    Delbrook Community Rec Centre
    851 West Queens Road, North Vancouver

    Zoom Link

    Sign In: 6:00pm
    Meeting Start Time: 7:00pm

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November 28, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Severed D November 28, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
November 29, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Bridle Path November 29, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: TBD

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

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  • Public Trail Day - Cypress November 29, 2026

    Meeting Time: 10:00am

    Finish Time: 1:00pm

    Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout

    Builder: Cypress Crew

    Sign up: here

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December 4, 2026
  • ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens December 4, 2026

    Meeting Time: 1:00pm

    Finish Time: 3:00pm

    Meeting Location: Fromme Container

    Builder: Brent

    Sign up: here

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December 5, 2026
December 6, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Severed D December 6, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
December 13, 2026
  • Public Trail Day - Bridle Path December 13, 2026

    Meeting Time: 9:00am

    Finish Time: 12:00pm

    Meeting Location: TBD

    Builder: Penny

    Sign up: here

    See more details
  • Public Trail Day - Cypress December 13, 2026

    Meeting Time: 10:00am

    Finish Time: 1:00pm

    Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout

    Builder: Cypress Crew

    Sign up: here

    See more details

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