Mountain Biking Routes in British Columbia

Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes

Discover this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and cross-country skiing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

20.3 km

Elevation

+812m

Time

6 h 24 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Moderate

Loop

Port Coquitlam

PoCo Traboulay Trail Loop

Discover this 25.3-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 4 h 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

25.3 km

Elevation

+83m

Time

4 h 44 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Challenging

Out & Back

Delta

Boundary Bay Dyke Trail

Experience this 34.4-km out-and-back trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

34.4 km

Elevation

+73m

Time

6 h 18 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Challenging

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Grouse Mountain Highway

Head out on this 23.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

23.8 km

Elevation

+760m

Time

6 h 51 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Hard

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain Road Ride

Check out this 23.7-km out-and-back trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

23.7 km

Elevation

+1,085m

Time

7 h 57 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dog friendly Forest Lake

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Challenging

Loop

Maple Ridge

Blue Mountain Trail

Explore this 16.1-km loop trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

16.1 km

Elevation

+788m

Time

4 h 46 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Pigs on the Wing Trail

Head out on this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance

17.9 km

Elevation

+1,503m

Time

8 h 25 min

Forest River Views

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Moderate

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Grafton Road: Snug Cove to Tunstall Bay

Experience this 15.6-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, road biking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

15.6 km

Elevation

+340m

Time

3 h 56 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Views

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Challenging

Loop

Bowen Island

Snug Cove to Cape Roger Curtis Tour

Check out this 28.8-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

28.8 km

Elevation

+822m

Time

2 h 2 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Lake

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Easy

Out & Back

Delta

Watershed Park to River Road

Check out this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through October.

Distance

15.3 km

Elevation

+76m

Time

2 h 57 min

Forest River Views

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Challenging

Point to Point

Whistler

Comfortably Numb Trail

Experience this 21.9-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for camping and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance

21.9 km

Elevation

+768m

Time

3 h 10 min

Forest River Wildflowers

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Expert

Out & Back

Squamish

Mamquam Lake Trail

Get to know this 41.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

41.4 km

Elevation

+1,875m

Time

13 h 50 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Hard

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Seymour Dam via Fisherman's Trail and Spur 4

Explore this 33.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

33.6 km

Elevation

+605m

Time

42 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

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Challenging

Loop

Squamish

Meadow of the Grizzly via Stl'lhalem Sintl'

Head out on this 15.6-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

15.6 km

Elevation

+818m

Time

6 h 38 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Expert

Point to Point

Bowen Island

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay - Deep Cove

Proceed cautiously on this 43.6-km point--point trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

43.6 km

Elevation

+2,425m

Time

2 h 1 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Hard

Out & Back

Hope

Vicuna Peak and Guanaco Peak

Head out on this 19.2-km out-and-back trail near Thompson-Nicola Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance

19.2 km

Elevation

+1,208m

Time

1 h 55 min

Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Manning Park

Poland Lake Trail

Experience this 16.4-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

16.4 km

Elevation

+703m

Time

5 h 21 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Lake Views

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Very Hard

Loop

Whistler

Into the Mystic, On the Rocks, and Lord of Squirrels Trail

Try this 30.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance

30.7 km

Elevation

+1,530m

Time

10 h 46 min

Forest Lake Views

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