Mountain Biking
Kamloops Bike Ranch
BC Ale Trail/Ben Haggar
Find hero dirt and high fives in the birthplace of BC’s freeride mountain biking scene. With the scent of ponderosa pines and sagebrush hanging in the air, the bumps on the trail are a nudge from nature to head out for a free wheelin’ adventure. Kamloops’ trail network, spanning four cross-country zones and three downhill riding areas, is the stuff mountain biking dreams are made of. No matter what you like to ride, there’s a trail with your name on it. In fact, there are 270+ bike trails, each with its own personality and playful features.
Here, space is plentiful and crowds are few. And, the trails flow as smoothly as the ancient lava that formed this land. Check your pulse on challenging slabs and freestyle jumps, or wind along desert benchlands, looking out over golden grasslands and sparkling lakes. Find flow in the dreamy dustscape of the Kamloops Bike Ranch, Canada’s largest municipal bike park, which has spawned hometown heroes and internationally known bike legends.
Sound like you? Time to drop in.
Kenna Cartwright Park
Dylan Sherrard
Pedal into paradise
From thigh-burners and drops to berms and kickers, Kamloops is a mountain biking nirvana for the cross-country rider. Regardless of your skill level and style, you’ll find something to shred. The Pineview Valley Trail Network features 50km of flowy beginner and intermediate trails through the pine forest. Roll through the sage-speckled grasslands of Lac Du Bois, featuring 20km of mellow trails. Stake Lake ranges from green double-wide trails to advanced black diamond singletrack through steep, techy terrain. Kenna Cartwright’s 40km of accessible trails delight with spectacular views of Kamloops and the rolling Thompson foothills (hint: sunset rides are epic).
Kamloops Bike Ranch
Dylan Sherrard
Get your downhill thrills
The main reason we climb hills is to ride down them, right? Kamloops’ downhill mountain biking scene delivers on the gravity-fueled fun. A favourite on the BC bike park circuit, Sun Peaks features 83km of lift-accessed, machine-made goodness with great dirt and exquisite technical design. “The Ranch,” an iconic 26-hectare riding area accessed by shuttle, has a new all-wheels pump track, jump and skills parks, stadium lights, and good vibes. Continue on to the pedaling paradise of Harper Mountain, a self-serve access zone with 13 thrilling descent trails.
Lac du Bois Grasslands
Dylan Sherrard
Family time on the trails
Head out on the Kamloops bike trails and you’ll find plenty of little rippers with their parents in tow. There are a number of family-friendly trail areas, including KBRA Progression Zone at Dufferin Park and Lac du Bois area, or “Batch” as the locals call it. The KBRA kids league introduces kids aged 7-13 to the joys of biking and helps them progress along the way. Let’s face it: after a certain point, the kiddos can beat us down just about anything.
Kenna Cartwright Park
Sean Jenkins
Riding Zones
| Location | Style | Difficulty | When to ride | Dog Friendly | Trail Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenna Cartwright Park | XC/All-mountain | Green/Blue/Black | May-Oct | Yes | See Map |
| Lac Du Bois Grasslands | XC/All-mountain | Green/Blue | May-Oct | On leash | See Map |
Pineview - Eastside | XC/All-mountain | Green/Blue/Black/Double Black | April-Oct | Yes | See Map |
| Pineview - Westside | XC/All-mountain | Green/Blue/Black/Double Black | June-Oct | Yes | See Map |
| Stake Lake | XC/All-mountain | Green/Blue/Black | May-Oct | Yes | See Map |
| Kamloops Bike Ranch | Downhill | Green/Blue/Black/Double Black | May-Oct | No | See Map |
| Harper Mountain | Downhill | Green/Blue/Black/Double Black | May-Oct | Yes | See Map |
| KBRA Progression Park | XC | Green | May-Oct | On leash | See Map |
| Isobel Lake Winter Trails | XC | Green/Blue | Dec-Feb | See Map |
Trail Access and Guidelines
Please note that all trail access is weather-dependent. Riders must adhere to all notices and signage at trailheads. City Trails, except for the Bike Ranch, have no access restrictions. While we advise against riding when the trails are soft, they never technically close.
Please refrain from riding off-trail in the Lac du Bois and Valleyview Nature Park Grasslands. Off-trail biking can harm the protected ecosystem, and once compromised, it can never be repaired.
Want to get involved in trail maintenance or donate to keep our trails amazing? Contact KBRA at .
Kamloops Bike Ranch
Ollie Jones
Kenna Cartwright Nature Park
Dylan Sherrard
Lac du Bois Grasslands
Dylan Sherrard
Harper Mountain
Ruby Hogg
Pineview Valley
Sean Jenkins
Kamloops Bike Ranch
Dylan Sherrard
