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        Desous is a 1/2 hour drive west of the City and is home to some truly amazing free riding. Decents of 3500ft from the top of Desous Mountain all the way to the Fraser River make this home to some of the biggest lines this side of Golden. This area is intended for advanced riders, as there is no real easy way down. If you're looking for big lines, this is where it's at. Cell phone service is spotty in this area, so please ride safely.

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        Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
        Shuttleable: YES
        Upper Parking Lot google parking directions
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Caution as of Jun 21, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        22
        Trails Mountain Bike
        22
        Trails E-Bike
        20
        Trails Gravel Bike
        1
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        1
        Trails Hike
        22
        Trails Trail Running
        21
        Total Distance
        30 miles
        Total Descent
        13,732 ft
        Total Vertical
        2,856 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        4,355 ft
        Reports
        135
        Photos
        146
        Completed Counter
        1,446

        Popular Desous Mountain Biking Trails

        80 4.7 3 miles 27 ft 250
        = Soo Fun. This is an advanced downhill trail on the backside of which goes down to the Fraser river. If you are new to the area this is the first backside trail you will want to check out. This is a long flowy horse trail which follows...
        70 5.0 5 miles 2,306 ft 182
        Built in the Summer of 2017, this trail was funded by NDIT, and CBAC and created by First Journey Trails with the help from the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium. It was built as a bi-directional trail that would access the "backside" of...
        75 0.0 1 mile 634 ft 166
        Upper section of the new climbing trail .Once you cross forestry road you have zone of narrow machine built trail,It's a stiff climb but does last too long.As you get closer to the top it hand built again.This is a great ride blue skill...
        60 4.7 2 miles 0 ft 148
        Oosue has the some start and finish as the Classic. Oosue has a healthy rock drop, tons af jumps all lined up so you don't want to end, and a big cliff section everyone loves. The trail has an XC finish or rip to the cattle guard that's...
        65 0.0 883 ft 0 ft 86
        Short machine-built connector trail ,that allows rides to skip the black DH zones and flow around to easier sections of the frontside.Right onto OOsue, without using Lower .
        60 5.0 2 miles 3 ft 75
        Upper section of is an old school single track DH line, after crossing the Mountain Road, becomes a machine built jump trail with large tables, gaps, jumps and berms.2 optional road gaps @ crossings.
        45 4.7 3 miles 22 ft 74
        is a must ride backside trail for Experts. It has everything, open then tight trees, flowy single track, wonderful views, dirt surfing, natural gap jumps of all and every size, and a loose open line that finishes in a marvelous rock...
        60 5.0 2 miles 0 ft 70
        The classic. Original front side trail, very advanced DH. Some sweet flowy singletrack, this trail has it all: small drops, big drops, huge drops, jump lines, great features, and a little fun rock face. This trail comes out at the...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 1 rides
        Past Week
        • 2 rides

        Desous Mountain Bike Routes

        8 miles 1,889 ft 0
        Preferred route leaving from the campsite to the top of the mountain with a long "Backside" descent and...
        12 miles 2,321 ft 4 Race
        2016 Osprey BC Enduro Series, presented by Smith, Round #3. Hosted by Red Shred's Bike and Board Shed,...
        12 miles 3,421 ft 5
        11 miles 3,280 ft 3
        4 miles 84 ft 1
        4 miles 156 ft 1

        Photos of Desous Mountain Bike

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        Sep 22, 2007 @ 11:51am
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        Jun 28, 2023 @ 2:38pm
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        Aug 13, 2022 @ 10:55am
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        Aug 13, 2022 @ 10:54am
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        Aug 13, 2022 @ 10:54am
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        Videos of Desous Mountain Bike

        So Long rock drop
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        trail: Soo Long
        0:13 | 109 | Jul 25, 2022
        It was going well until the creek bed bushwhacking
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        trail: God Speed
        13:31 | 276 | Sep 13, 2024 , Williams Lake
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        trail: Desous
        9:28 | 476 | Jul 2, 2020 , Williams Lake
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        20:13 | 629 | Jun 28, 2020 , Williams Lake
        youtuber Mountain Biking 'So Long' with a big group in...
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        trail: Soo Long
        8:42 | 1782 | Jun 1, 2017 , Williams Lake

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        lybriumwishlisttrailactivity #100216435 and 1 more
        Jul 28, 2026 @ 11:26am
        Jul 28, 2026
        ikendothisaddtrailactivity #100077820
        Jul 26, 2026 @ 12:01pm
        Jul 26, 2026
        fultyupdateregionactivity #98735124
        Jul 8, 2026 @ 1:18pm
        Jul 8, 2026
        anniehorningriddentrailactivity #98311791
        Jul 2, 2026 @ 8:41pm
        Jul 2, 2026
        poormanaddreportactivity #97544882 and 1 more
        Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:14pm
        Jun 21, 2026

        Recent Comments

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        DigXtrailSoo LongThis trail is just great free ride. There’s...
        Aug 3, 2025 @ 8:57am
        Aug 3, 2025
        JohanyDtrailNutcrackerTrees down all the way down if you keep going...
        May 3, 2025 @ 5:26pm
        May 3, 2025
        superacingurltrailShiney BadgerWhat an amazing hand built climb trail! Worth...
        Aug 13, 2022 @ 10:56am
        Aug 13, 2022
        RussellBobrowskireportDirty Bunch ConnectorNice!
        May 27, 2021 @ 1:04pm
        May 27, 2021
        aidanguntertrailSoo LongVery fun but challenging descent down to...
        Jul 29, 2019 @ 6:36pm
        Jul 29, 2019

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        South Side 1 27 910.1 km
        Westsyde 13 23 1310.5 km
        Chimney Lake 5 1412.1 km
        Fox Mountain 14 25 15 312.5 km
        Chief Will Yum 1 2 114.2 km

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike2230 miles13,730 ft19 miles2,858 ft
        #3,690#1641401352807
        E-Bike2030 miles13,629 ft19 miles2,858 ft
        #9,480#3506021
        Gravel Bike13 miles26 ft820 ft1,106 ft
        #3,841#42
        Adaptive Bike13 miles26 ft820 ft1,106 ft
        #3,851#2142
        Hike2230 miles13,730 ft19 miles2,858 ft
        613283
        Trail Running2129 miles13,435 ft18 miles2,858 ft
        #5,759#2081312

        Frequently Asked Questions About Desous

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Desous?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Desous are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Desous?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Desous are:
        • July (24 activities)
        • May (16 activities)
        • August (16 activities)
        Check the Desous reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Desous?
        There are 3 parking locations listed in Desous. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
        What is the longest trail in Desous?
        The longest trail in Desous is Shiney Badger at 5.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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