Mountain Biking in Kamloops, British Columbia
Kamloops Mountain Biking
Mountain biking in KamloopsAs the birthplace of “freeriding,” Kamloops has always attracted mountain bike enthusiasts. The 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.
The Kamloops area offers approximately 1000 hectares of public cross-country bike trails with more coming!
The Kamloops Bike Ranch
The Kamloops Bike Ranch 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 waiting to be tested with an elevation change of 132m over its 1.1 km length.
Test out fast-flowing, A-line style downhill trails 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. Kamloops Bike Ranch Map.
How to get there: 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.
Guided Bike Tours with Kamloops Bike Company
Kamloops Bike Company is located 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 after a day of riding.
The ultimate biking experience starts with magnificent trails cutting through 10,000 acres of some of the most stunning and rugged terrain the area has to offer. A 45 km single-track loop is soon to be in place with an additional 100 km of single track following. Located across the street from the Quaaout Lodge Resort is the brand new skills/jump park. There is great variety of camps, day rides, group rides, and packages available for all ages and levels of enthusiastic riders. For Information contact: 250-377-8665
Sun Peaks Resort Bike Park
Just 45 minutes from Kamloops is the ultimate bike park that has earned the status of one of the top five best bike parks in North America (BIKE magazine). Machines have constructed dramatic trails to keep riders railed from turn to turn and to take their own style to the air. Free ride trails that challenge balance on long rides, bridges and stunts, or attempt downhill runs that have hosted some of the top race events in the country. There's also a selection of flowing single track that is suitable for any ability level.
Sun Peaks Resort Bike Park Stats
Lift access provided by the Sunburst Express Chairlift which has upgraded the bike carriers to increase lift capacity by 25%
37 trails – 70km in total length
255 features
Other Recommended Areas For Mountain Biking in Kamloops
* NOTE: Regarding the 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.
> Kenna Cartwright Park (Mount Dufferin)
One of the premier riding areas for the Intermontane Challenge bike race in 2009. Features an extensive series of trails for all ability levels, through semi-arid and treed terrain. Lots of ups and downs with breathtaking views of the valleys. Access from Hillside Drive (main entrance), Home Depot parking lot, end of Pacific Way (past Duffy’s Pub) and end of McGill Road.
> McArthur Island Park (North Shore)
A paved 2 km circuit around the island offers a leisurely ride. A BMX track is located on the island next to the golf course.
> Kamloops' 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 Island 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 Road)
Well marked and not overly difficult trails are suitable for beginner to intermediate riders featuring grassy double track. Rides include Ponderosa / Drifter/ Cowpoke, Ponderosa/ Sidewinder/ Cowpoke, and McConnell Hill.
Renting Mountain Bike Equipment In Kamloops
To go along with the 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 riders can be back on the trails in no time.
Here are some recommended stores:
>Bicycle Cafe: 250-828-2453
>Full Boar Bike Store: 250-314-1888
>Fun Stuff: 250-374-8400
>NorKam Lock & Cycle: 250-376-7822
>Spoke N Motion: 250-372-3001
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