Mountain Biking
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.
Riding Zones
Location | Style | Difficulty | When to ride | Dog Friendly | Trail Map |
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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 |
All Wheels Pump Track | Multi-style | Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced | 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.
Kamloops Mountain Bike Organizations
Kamloops’ mountain bike trails are maintained by both the Kamloops Bike Riders Association (KBRA) and the Kamloops Performance Cycling Centre (KPCC). Kamloops MTB Trail Organizations are 100% volunteer-run. Consider becoming a member of the KBRA or donating to the KPCC if you explore any of these networks:
Trail Maintenance
KBRA Maintains:
- Lac Du Bois Grasslands
- KBRA Progression Park
- Stake Lake
KPCC Maintains:
- Pineview Trails
- Harper Trails
- The Bike Ranch & All Wheels Pump Tracks
- Isobel Lake
Want to get involved in trail maintenance or donate to keep our trails amazing? Contact one of our local Kamloops Mountain Bike Trail Organizations!
Kamloops Bike Riders Association Kamloops Performance Cycling Centre