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SaveFrom technical DH to comfortable xc trails and beach cruising, there are options for everyone in the Comox Valley.
The Valley boasts some of the most varied trails on Vancouver Island, with XC, DH, Shuttle Runs and Lift accessed riding. Be sure to bring your friends, spend a weekend and have fun.
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The Valley boasts some of the most varied trails on Vancouver Island, with XC, DH, Shuttle Runs and Lift accessed riding. Be sure to bring your friends, spend a weekend and have fun.
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- Mountain Bike
749 trails
- E-Bike
587 trails
- Horse
64 trails
- Hike
820 trails
- Trail Running
835 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
123 trails
- Observed Trials
10 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
73 trails
- Snowshoe
61 trails
- Downhill Ski
93 trails
- Backcountry Ski
23 trails
- Nordic Ski
36 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 1,159
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 749
- Trails E-Bike
- 587
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 287
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 140
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 43
- Trails Horse
- 64
- Trails Hike
- 820
- Trails Trail Running
- 835
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 123
- Trails Observed Trials
- 10
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 73
- Trails Snowshoe
- 61
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 93
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 23
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 36
- Total Distance
- 741 miles
- Total Descent
- 144,123 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,122 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,126 ft
- Reports
- 22,289
- Photos
- 5,335
- Completed Counter
- 704,138
Articles
5 Years in the Making: Cumberland Opens Their Most Ambitious Backcountry Trail Project Yet
Jun 6, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Expanding what's possible in a working forest, Cumberland's newest backcountry-style loop introduces long alpine descents, high-speed loam, and...
Race Report: Disera Makes it 2-1 Against the GOAT as Holcomb Dominates Cumberland's Mud-Soaked Queen Stage
May 26, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Rain turns the Queen Stage into a slick, technical gauntlet where Peter Disera edges out Nino Schurter 2-1 and Ruth Holcomb extends her overall lead.
Video: Dylan Siggers Gets Tricky in 'Don't Tap The Glass '
Mar 31, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Stunts on stunts on stunts.
Video: Rhys Verner Shreds the All-New (Non-High-Pivot) Forbidden Reya
Mar 17, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Forbidden steps away from the idler pulley for their first-ever "downcountry" machine. Watch Rhys Verner push the 120mm Reya to the limit on...
Popular Trail Networks
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- Black Creek (12)
- Comox (45)
- Northeast Woods (43)
- Courtenay (172)
- Cumberland (373)
- Cumberland Moto (8)
- Cumberland trail network (217)
- Forbidden Plateau (98)
- Denman Island (51)
- Hornby Island (72)
- Royston (24)
- Nymph Falls Park (0)
Popular Comox Valley Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 384 ft • 8,787 •
祖母の道 - "Sobo No Michi" means "Grandmothers Path" (Trail/Road) in Japanese. It is the first trail in Cumberland to be named after Japanese Canadian Pioneers. Built by Bill McLane of Workhorse Trail design through the vision of...
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 2 miles • 582 ft • 8,228 •
祖母の道 - "Sobo No Michi" means "Grandmothers Path" (Trail/Road) in Japanese. It is the first trail in Cumberland to be named after Japanese Canadian Pioneers. Built by Bill McLane of Workhorse Trail design through the vision of...
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 2,083 ft • 23 ft • 7,531 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features a-frame, bridge, drop, teeter totter and wallride. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 784 ft • 11 ft • 7,430 •
Connector trail to cross the creek from Allen Lake Main to trails on the other side. At the north end of the trail, turn left to follow the Allen Lake North doubletrack to Sunset Strip, Entrails and Short and Curly. Or turn right to...
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,368 ft • 3 ft • 7,187 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features bridge. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 1,647 ft • 0 ft • 7,121 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features bridge, jump and skinny. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2,776 ft • 19 ft • 7,121 •
The orginal flow trail through the middle of the network joining from Truffle Shuffle to Short Line. Good for a broad range of riders, a few viewpoints and some fun berms.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 3,579 ft • 10 ft • 6,838 •
Lower section of Vanilla - continues across road with big berms and sweeping turns to intersection with Shortline.
Comox Valley Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.5 • 14 miles • 2,965 ft • 17 •
The Cumberland EPIC is a big, backcountry-style loop that links the highest and best outer trails in the...
★ 3.9 • 5 miles • 531 ft • 24 • Loop •
A great intermediate loop in Cumberland, BC. Short & Curly, Entrails, Swamp Monster, Crafty Butcher, Black...
★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 77 ft • 5 •
UROC Fiver series presented by Fox and supported by our Comox Valley bike stores. All riders who complete...
★ 5.0 • 30 miles • 5,300 ft • 32 •
This is the updated and most recent route map for the 2021 UROC Dodge City Enduro happening Sunday...
★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 390 ft • 8 •
UROC Fiver series presented by Fox and supported by our Comox Valley bike stores. All riders who complete...
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 3,042 ft • 16 • Loop •
The Cumberland EPIC is a big, backcountry-style loop that links the highest and best outer trails in the...
Photos of Comox Valley Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Rapture Genisis Cumberland trail network | Oct 21, 2026 @ 5:25pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | photogx | Erosion between rapture and cottonwood... | |
| Thc Cumberland trail network | Oct 9, 2026 @ 9:08pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 9, 2026 | Unknown | CaptG | On going harvesting. Stay clear | |
| Amore Cumberland trail network | Oct 9, 2026 @ 9:07pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 9, 2026 | Unknown | CaptG | Ongoing harvesting. Stay clear |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Cumberland trail network | Oct 23, 2026 @ 3:44pm (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Ideal | dpolysou | ||
| Sykes Access Cumberland trail network | Oct 23, 2026 @ 3:44pm (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Ideal | dpolysou | ||
| Sand Pit Access Northeast Woods | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Vancouver) 3 hours | Variable | mudhunny | ||
| NE Woods Sandpit Loop Northeast Woods | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Vancouver) 3 hours | Ideal | mudhunny | ||
| Loop Access Northeast Woods | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Vancouver) 3 hours | Variable | mudhunny | ||
| Pickards Northeast Woods | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Vancouver) 3 hours | Variable | mudhunny | ||
| Access Road Northeast Woods | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Vancouver) 3 hours | Variable | mudhunny | ||
| Spirit Way Northeast Woods | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Vancouver) 3 hours | Variable | mudhunny | ||
| Trillium Northeast Woods | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Vancouver) 3 hours | Variable | mudhunny | ||
| Oxen Northeast Woods | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Vancouver) 3 hours | Variable | mudhunny |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dpolysou | add | report | activity #106532483 and 1 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 4:41pm 6 mins |
| mudhunny | add | report | activity #106531882 and 7 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 4:29pm 19 mins |
| michaeljstratton | wishlist | region | activity #106524377 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 2:47pm 2 hours |
| DougalB | update | trail | activity #106464057 and 3 more | Oct 23, 2026 @ 6:52pm 22 hours |
| DougalB | update | trail | activity #106464020 and 1 more | Oct 23, 2026 @ 6:51pm 22 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Recently buffed. Culvert replaced and... | Oct 23, 2026 @ 5:26pm 23 hours | ||
| report | fixed | Oct 23, 2026 @ 4:00pm 1 day | ||
| report | tree cleared | Oct 18, 2026 @ 1:37pm Oct 18, 2026 | ||
| report | cleared | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:29pm Oct 17, 2026 | ||
| report | tree cleared | Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:32pm Oct 17, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Gravity Nines - Nine in One - 202641 awarded -
Cumberland Epic - Ultimatums24 awarded -
Cumberland EPIC - Chunder, Prohibition27 awarded -
Cumberland EPIC - Grub, Stub, Pity the Fool8 awarded -
Cumberland EPIC - All Challenges complete - Gold badge1 awarded -
Cumberland EPIC - Queso's0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington Bike Park | bike park | Courtenay | |
| Village Park Dirt Jump and Skate Park | skill park | Cumberland | |
| Pinecrest Bike Skills Park | skill park | Black Creek | |
| Coal Hills BMX | skill park | Cumberland | |
| Warm Up Skills Park | skill park | Courtenay |
Local Products
Local Trail Supporters
- Ryder
- tsRyder
- CS/JS
- HIMBA
- River Rats
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- UROC/Trail Harvest Crew/DMR
- UROC/Trail Harvest Crew/DMR/River Rats
- UROC/CS/DMR/River Rats
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Local Trail Association
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 749 | 416 miles | 81,982 ft | 200 miles | 5,128 ft | 5,129 | 22,203 | 253 | 282,371 | |||
| E-Bike | 587 | 323 miles | 67,615 ft | 156 miles | 3,983 ft | 32 | 19,357 | 24 | 17,556 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 287 | 195 miles | 13,097 ft | 68 miles | 3,980 ft | 4 | 2,002 | 1 | 2,048 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 140 | 108 miles | 10,007 ft | 37 miles | 3,888 ft | 1 | 1,928 | 7 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 43 | 26 miles | 2,329 ft | 9 miles | 3,980 ft | 564 | 77 | |||||
| Horse | 64 | 47 miles | 2,182 ft | 17 miles | 1,237 ft | 4,869 | 62 | |||||
| Hike | 820 | 570 miles | 84,528 ft | 223 miles | 7,123 ft | 111 | 21,340 | 8 | 17,998 | |||
| Trail Running | 835 | 578 miles | 87,428 ft | 228 miles | 7,123 ft | 45 | 21,395 | 61 | 36,934 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 123 | 68 miles | 5,256 ft | 26 miles | 1,237 ft | 8 | 4,891 | 845 | ||||
| Observed Trials | 10 | 5 miles | 220 ft | 2 miles | 285 ft | 38 | 31 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 73 | 40 miles | 2,329 ft | 16 miles | 1,237 ft | 4,875 | 122 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 61 | 92 miles | 10,482 ft | 29 miles | 6,381 ft | 71 | 967 | |||||
| Downhill Ski | 93 | 28 miles | 28,770 ft | 24 miles | 1,608 ft | 244 | 8,597 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 23 | 48 miles | 5,610 ft | 12 miles | 6,296 ft | 1 | 84 | 1,754 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 36 | 29 miles | 3,340 ft | 14 miles | 1,309 ft | 3 | 75 | 6,187 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Comox Valley?
Comox Valley has 17 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Comox Valley?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Comox Valley are:
- Sobo no Michi - Climbing Trail - Upper Section (4.8/5)
- Sobo no Michi - Climbing Trail - Lower Section (4.7/5)
- New Vanilla (4.7/5)
- Blueprint (4.6/5)
- Blue Collar Upper (4.6/5)
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What is the longest trail in Comox Valley?
The longest trail in Comox Valley is Forest Loop at 4.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Comox Valley?
The best hiking trails in Comox Valley are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Comox Valley?
The best trail running trails in Comox Valley are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Comox Valley?
The best dirtbiking trails in Comox Valley are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Comox Valley?
Comox Valley has a total of 1,159 trails. Of those, 749 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Comox Valley to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Comox Valley?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Comox Valley is Outer Ridge with 774 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Comox Valley?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Comox Valley is Greenline with 1,045 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Comox Valley?
Comox Valley supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Comox Valley?
The following bike services are available in Comox Valley:
- Bike Shop (7)
- Other (5)
- Trail Association (2)
- Race/Event Organizer (2)
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Comox Valley?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Comox Valley is Truffle Climb with an average grade of 15%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Comox Valley?
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Comox Valley?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Comox Valley are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Comox Valley?
The overall region status for Comox Valley is Clear / Green. Out of 707 trails:
- Clear / Green: 615
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 62
- Significant Issue / Amber: 17
- Closed: 13
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What are the trail conditions in Comox Valley?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Comox Valley:
- Ideal: 16 trails
- Variable: 11 trails
- Dry: 5 trails
- Wet: 2 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Comox Valley?
Yes, Comox Valley supports e-bike riding. There are 564 trails in Comox Valley that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Comox Valley?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Comox Valley are:
- Cumberland Epic - Ultimatums
- Short & Curly, Entrails, Swamp Monster, Crafty Butcher - Cumberland, BC
- UROC Fiver Series 2025 - Challenge 4
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What is the highest summit in Comox Valley?
The highest summit in Comox Valley is Mount Celeste at 6,693 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Comox Valley?
There are 2 notable sights in Comox Valley. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Comox Valley.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Comox Valley?
The most popular Strava segments in Comox Valley are:
- Stand Up (17,543 athletes)
- Climb trail 1st section (13,809 athletes)
- The Full Climbing Trail (13,355 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Comox Valley?
There are 15 technical trail features (TTFs) in Comox Valley. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Comox Valley.
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What trails are closed in Comox Valley?
There are currently 13 closed trails in Comox Valley. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 615
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 62
- Significant Issue / Amber: 17
- Closed: 13
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Are there local clubs or events in Comox Valley?
There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Comox Valley directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Comox Valley?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Comox Valley: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Comox Valley.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Comox Valley?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Comox Valley are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Comox Valley?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Comox Valley are:
- Bear's Den Connector (3/5)
- Dude's (2.5/5)
- Bear's Den Connector (3/5)
Activities
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