MOUNTAIN BIKING IN KAMLOOPS, BC
Mountain biking in Kamloops is unparalleled adrenaline
Kamloops Is Known for Diversity
As the birthplace of “freeriding,” Kamloops has always attracted mountain bike enthusiasts. The Kamloops area offers a vast selection of diverse, easy-to-access topography for riders, from desert-like, single-track courses to high-speed alpine riding to exhilarating BMX tracks. Rugged canyons, hoodoos, logging roads, sliders, ramps and kilometers of recreational riding provide bountiful terrain for both adventure and leisure bikers.
Kamloops has a worldwide reputation in the sport of mountain biking. For many years Kamloops' hills and riders have been featured in the adrenaline and gravity rushing films such as "Pulp Traction" and "Cranked". The City of Kamloops itself offers approximately 1000 hectares of public cross-country bike trails throughout various parks, with more coming!
Here are some great reasons to experience mountain biking Kamloops style!
Ready to ride
Canada’s Only Municipal Mountain Bike Park
Also known as the Kamloops Bike Ranch, the mountain bike park is the most technically advanced municipal bike park in the country, attracting expert riders from around the world! 26 hectares of gullies silt bluffs of pine trees, sagebrush, and open grasslands are just waiting for you come cruising through. The initial site has an elevation change of 132m over its 1.1 km length.
Phase 1 features a fast-flowing, A-line style downhill trail boasting a multitude of tables and "berms" rated for the expert rider, a jump park for expert and intermediate riders; and a BMX track built according to Canadian Cycling Association standards. Phase 2 will create more diverse bike park features including a trials area, cross-country trails, biker cross track, and a kid's park. Click Here for Map.
Kamloops Bike Camp
KBC is located right on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake, a short drive east of Kamloops. The Quaaout Lodge Resort is conveniently situated in the middle of the KBC venue, which makes for a perfect place to chill and converse about the incredible day of riding.
The ultimate biking experience starts here with magnificent trails cutting through 10,000 acres of some of the most stunning and rugged terrain the area has to offer. A 45km single-track loops is soon to be in place with an additional 100km of single track following. Located right across the street from the Quaaout is the brand new skills/jump park so if you need to get more of a 'bike fix' just ride 100 feet and there you are. Try to do that anywhere else but KBC & Tours!!! All the riding is minutes from all our trails, so no long trips to get to the trails. There is great variety of camps, day rides, group rides, and packages available for all ages and levels of enthusiastic riders!
Sun Peaks Resort Bike Park
Just 45 minutes from Kamloops is the ultimate bike park that has earned itself to be one of the top five best bike parks in North America (BIKE magazine). Machine’s have constructed dramatic trails to keep you railed from turn to turn and take your style to the air, free ride trails that challenge your balance on long rides, bridges and stunts, downhill runs that have hosted some of the top race events in the country, and a selection of flowing single track that is suitable for any ability level. This a great place for trials, competitions, or just for the fun of it! For the second consecutive year, the World Master MTB Championship and Joyride will take place on the slopes of Sun Peaks this September.
Equipment
To go along with our renowned bike community, Kamloops has top-quality bike shops with a complete selection of gear for purchase or rent, as well as repairs facilities so you can be back on the trails in no time!
Downtime...Kamloops style
Recommended Areas and Trails
* NOTE: Re Rosehill Trail System
The Rosehill Trail from the water tower down through to Valleyview is closed. This is Private Property and may not be accessed by the public.
Kamloops Bike Ranch
· Phase one of Kamloops new Mountain Bike Park. Take the Highland Road exit off Hwy 1 East in Valleyview and continue up Highland Road. Park at the top of the road on the left hand side. The trails come out behind the Valleyview Arena.
Kamloops newest BMX Track - located off Highland Drive in Juniper Ridge
Kenna Cartwright Park (Mount Dufferin)
· Access from Hillside Drive (main Entrance), Home Depot parking lot, end of Pacific Way (past Duffy’s Pub) and end of McGill Road. Extensive series of trails for all ability levels, through semi-arid and treed terrain. Ups and downs, with breathtaking views.
McArthur Island
· A paved 2km circuit around the island offers a leisurely ride. A BMX track is located on the island next to the golf course.
Rivers Trail
· The trail begins in Pioneer Park, goes through Riverside Park and crosses the Overlander Bridge to Schubert Drive and then on to Westsyde, or along Tranquille Rd to McArthur Park. This is an easy 16km trail along the beautiful Thompson River. Pathways are paved and the course is flat.
Stake Lake Trails off Lac Le Jeune Rd.
· (Cross Country ski trails in winter months) Well marked and not overly difficult trails are suitable for beginner to intermediate riders. Grassy double track. Rides include Ponderosa/Drifter/Cowpoke, Ponderosa/Sidewinder/Cowpoke, and McConnell Hill.
Sun Peaks
· One of the 5 best mountain bike parks in North America, according to BIKE Magazine. Chairlift provides access to 26 trails, each one plummeting 2,000 vertical feet. Bike Park Maps available at Time to Ride, Activities and Information, and Sunburst Chair. Guided Mountain Bike Tours (Jun 25-Sep 5) Everyday
Enjoy your ride.
Information
Visitor Centre - 1-800-662-1994
Kamloops Bike Camp - 250-377-8665 Map
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 Qualified guides, coaches, bike camps and tours with freeriding, downhill and cross-country trails and spectacular scenery; KBC is a memory worth riding it out for. |