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Crinkum Crankum Trail Day – May 10, 2009
On Sunday May 10, the NSMBA with sponsors Steed Cycles & Kintec Footlabs hosted the 3rd trail day of the season on Crinkum Crankum, a classic Fromme trail. Rated as an Intermediate to Advanced trail, it sees a lot of riders who continue on from 7th Secret trail, and then carry on to the Griffin trail which was the lucky recipient of our last trail day.
Photo – Graham Archer
Griffen Trail Day – April 26, 2009
On Sunday April 26, NSMBA hosted the second trail day of the season. Originally scheduled for Pink Starfish, lingering snow meant the trail day needed to be moved to one of the lower Fromme trails.
And what better choice than Griffin! As an intermediate trail located below the first switch-back, many new riders have honed their skills on Griffin. It is also the main exit trail for riders coming off of Crinkum Crankum, as well as a popular walking trail used by residents and hikers. Fifty-nine volunteers came out and significanly improved this popular North Shore Trail.
It was clear that Spring has finally sprung, and we were treated to a warm sunny day, perfect for spending time in the forest!
Volunteers met at Upper Lynn Elementary school to be shuttled to the trail head by Dan in the On Top Bikes van. Fresh Coffee from Bean Around The World at Lonsdale Quay got everyone perked up and ready to work!
Empress Bypass Trail Day – April 5, 2009
Words by Rhonna Gurevich. Photos by Jenny Lee Silver
(Click here for the full collection of photos)
The 1st NSMBA trail day for 2009 was held on Empress Bypass on Sunday April 5. If the weather is any indication of things to come, the 2009 riding season is shaping up to be far better than the 2008/09 ski season was!
Empress Bypass is a unique trail deserving of a short history lesson. So bear with us!
In 1997 BC Parks mandated the closure of all mountain bike trails; only sustainable, multi-use trails were to be maintained. In response, the Empress Trail, which at the time ran through BC Parks land, was re-routed through the District of North Vancouver (DNV) as part of the Northlands Golf Course Perimeter trail.
In 2003, construction of a small housing subdivision meant it was necessary to re-route a section of the Perimeter Trail. To accommodate users that access the lower Seymour trails, a new multi-use trail running through DNV and BC Parks land was proposed. The trail would exit onto the Old Buck Trail near the parking lot at the corner of Anne McDonald Way and Mt. Seymour Road.
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- November 8, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Baden Powell November 8, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Dave and Rob
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Public Trail Day - Severed D November 8, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 13, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Pangor November 13, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:30am
Finish Time: 1:30pm
Meeting Location: Old Buck Parking Lot
Builder: Dave
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- November 14, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Dale's November 14, 2026See more details
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
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- November 15, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Corkscrew November 15, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Mushroom Parking Lot
Builder: Penny
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Public Trail Day - Pennzoil November 15, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Finish Time: 2:00pm
Meeting Location: Pennzoil Exit
Builder: Sarah and Gordon
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- November 20, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens November 20, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- November 21, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D November 21, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 22, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Penny Lane November 22, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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Public Trail Day - Pennzoil November 22, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Finish Time: 2:00pm
Meeting Location: Pennzoil Exit
Builder: Sarah and Gordon
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- November 23, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens November 23, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- November 26, 2026
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2026 AGM November 26, 2026See more details
Location: Arbutus Room
Delbrook Community Rec Centre
851 West Queens Road, North VancouverSign In: 6:00pm
Meeting Start Time: 7:00pm
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- November 28, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D November 28, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 29, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Cypress November 29, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout
Builder: Cypress Crew
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- December 4, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens December 4, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 1:00pm
Finish Time: 3:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- December 5, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Corkscrew December 5, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Mushroom Parking Lot
Builder: Penny
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- December 6, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D December 6, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- December 13, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Cypress December 13, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout
Builder: Cypress Crew
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