Expresso
Arguably Vancouver's most famous trail. Fast, root-filled, endlessly fun. Pure North Shore loam on Fromme.
Trail beta
Park at the main Fromme lot at the top of Mountain Highway in North Van. Fills by 10am on weekends, overflow is street parking down near the Dempsey-Braemar lot. Climb the gated Mountain Highway fire road ~3-4 km to the Expresso entrance between switchbacks 5 and 6 (signed, on the left, just past Pipeline). Expresso is a golden-ribbon flow trail built by Digger. Bermed corners top to bottom with optional tables, roll-downs, and one big smooth rock ride. Intermediate-friendly but carries speed; ride the lower section too. Continuous flow all the way down.
When to go
Rideable most of the year on Mount Fromme (District of North Vancouver, NSMBA-maintained). Coastal climate means snow cover is typically only a few weeks at this elevation, but the trail has dirt sections that turn to mush after heavy rain. NSMBA recommends avoiding Expresso during and immediately after wet spells. February-October is the most popular window; winter rides work between storm cycles.
Shuttle
Fromme is pedal-up only. No shuttle, no lift, no exceptions. Climb via Fromme Fire Road or Crinkum Crankum.