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SaveGibsons trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often tight and twisty, faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include skinnies, bridges and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Sprockids and Soames Hills Park.
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- Mountain Bike
60 trails
- E-Bike
48 trails
- Gravel Bike
10 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
66 trails
- Trail Running
66 trails
Region Details
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- 26
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Region Status
Caution as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 71
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 60
- Trails E-Bike
- 48
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 10
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 66
- Trails Trail Running
- 66
- Trails Observed Trials
- 2
- Total Distance
- 26 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,499 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,259 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,426 ft
- Reports
- 1,119
- Photos
- 330
- Completed Counter
- 28,238
Sub Regions
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Sprockids
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- 9
Popular Gibsons Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2,493 ft • 0 ft • 2,609 •
This downhill trail, named in honour of Sprockids founder Doug Detweiler, was built by the Capilano University students starting in 2012 2012 under the guidance of instructors Jay Hoots and Daniel Scott. It can be reached just off of...
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1,565 ft • 25 ft • 1,407 •
This downhill trail is one of the most popular trails on the coast for those just getting into mountain biking, although is a great ride at any level. It was built by the Capilano University students in the spring of 2013 under the...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 523 ft • 1,335 •
Main connecting route in Sprockids to upper Sprockids trails and Hwy 102 to the B&K area
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 1,772 ft • 2 ft • 1,000 •
One of the most popular trails in the Sprockids region, Fuzzy Hugs is flowy, steep, fast, and filled with small jumps, berms, and a lot of twists and turns. It exits on to Technical Ecstacy, which you can use to link up to Doug's...
• 60 ★ 3.2 • 1,270 ft • 158 ft • 859 •
Suggested climbing route. Flume is a short trail that connects between the White trail and Sidewinder. A little rough in places, but not too technical. Named after the old flume that used to run down to Langdale through here.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 738 ft • 0 ft • 844 •
A short short and steep DH trail built by the Capilano University Mountain Bike students in 2009 with the help and guidance of instructors Mark Schmidt and Jay Hoots. This trail branches off of Sidewinder midway and features some steep...
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 449 ft • 0 ft • 786 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,133 ft • 180 ft • 770 •
Best ridden from Spockids to Langdale and is the main off-road access to get to the ferry. Beautiful full bench cutting, bridges up and over yew trees and across Langdale Creek, this trail employs some pretty nifty know-how techniques.
Gibsons Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 17 miles • 4,009 ft • 48 • Loop •
This ride has a little bit of everything and will certainly get your legs moving after a week of sitting...
26 miles • 6,181 ft • 14 • Loop •
A fun longer ride from Langdale for those coming from Vancouver. Park in Horsehoe Bay and ride onto the...
★ 2.0 • 75 miles • 9,320 ft • 41 • Point to Point •
http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-lower-sunshine-coast/
★ 1.0 • 45 miles • 6,517 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
If you want to go for a couple laps while also doing a few days of bikepacking... this is a good route!
75 miles • 9,344 ft • 41 • Point to Point •
http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-lower-sunshine-coast/
Photos of Gibsons Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Marty's Trail | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | ptrcarson | ||
| Power Line Connector | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | ptrcarson | ||
| Creeker's Connectors | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | ptrcarson | ||
| Lunge Express | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | ptrcarson | ||
| Wharf Road Trail | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Vancouver) 2 days | Ideal | ptrcarson | ||
| Fuzzy Hugs | Oct 6, 2026 @ 4:12pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 6, 2026 | Ideal | andybikehike | ||
| White | Oct 3, 2026 @ 3:16pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 3, 2026 | Unknown | jimmythewolf | ||
| Ridge | Sep 25, 2026 @ 3:07pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 25, 2026 | Variable | al-x | ||
| Wildman | Aug 21, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 21, 2026 | Dry | enki | ||
| Black Licorice | Jul 20, 2026 @ 9:04pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 20, 2026 | Ideal | riderenew72 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ptrcarson | add | report | activity #106098330 and 4 more | Oct 17, 2026 @ 5:46pm 2 days |
| GermanicMann | ridden | trail | activity #105904789 and 2 more | Oct 14, 2026 @ 6:42pm Oct 14, 2026 |
| DoneyParker | ridden | trail | activity #105451732 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:15pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| andybikehike | add | report | activity #105370204 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 4:12pm Oct 6, 2026 |
| jimmythewolf | add | report | activity #105151121 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 3:16pm Oct 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Absolutely amazing-so well built- kudos to the... | Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:36am Aug 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Watch out for the ground wasp nest just before... | Aug 1, 2026 @ 2:59pm Aug 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hey ....The INGLIS trail, from the... | Mar 31, 2026 @ 8:27am Mar 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | Due to timber logging operations, access to... | Nov 20, 2025 @ 7:05pm Nov 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | big tree down - Oct 25 | Oct 25, 2025 @ 2:43pm Oct 25, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails141 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge21 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge22 awarded
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 | 60 | 23 miles | 8,747 ft | 12 miles | 2,260 ft | #1,485 | #62 | 309 | 1,119 | 29 | 9,693 | |
| E-Bike | 48 | 21 miles | 8,340 ft | 11 miles | 2,260 ft | #3,583 | #87 | 1,054 | 1 | 437 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 6 miles | 2,169 ft | 3 miles | 2,156 ft | #2,492 | #92 | 3 | 89 | 2 | 23 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 4 miles | 2,008 ft | 3 miles | 2,123 ft | #3,250 | #85 | 47 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 1,506 ft | 200 ft | 228 | 20 | |||||||
| Hike | 66 | 24 miles | 8,360 ft | 12 miles | 2,260 ft | #2,590 | #89 | 18 | 1,083 | 1,305 | ||
| Trail Running | 66 | 24 miles | 8,360 ft | 12 miles | 2,260 ft | #4,408 | #110 | 1,083 | 703 | |||
| Observed Trials | 2 | 2 miles | 259 ft | 4,816 ft | 2,149 ft | 5 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Gibsons?
Gibsons has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gibsons?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gibsons are:
- Black Licorice (4.5/5)
- Sprockids Climb Trail (4.4/5)
- Doug's Detention (4.3/5)
- Sidewinder (4.3/5)
- Ridge (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gibsons?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Gibsons are:
- July (130 activities)
- September (95 activities)
- August (88 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gibsons?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Gibsons. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Gibsons?
The longest trail in Gibsons is Yellow at 1.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Gibsons?
The best hiking trails in Gibsons are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Gibsons?
Gibsons has a total of 71 trails. Of those, 60 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Gibsons to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gibsons?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Gibsons is Black Licorice with 685 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Gibsons?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Gibsons is Yellow with 1,589 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Gibsons?
Gibsons supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Gibsons?
The following bike services are available in Gibsons:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Race/Event Organizer (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Gibsons?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Gibsons is Black Licorice with an average grade of 16.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Gibsons?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Gibsons. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Gibsons?
The overall region status for Gibsons is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 62 trails:
- Clear / Green: 47
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Gibsons?
Yes, Gibsons supports e-bike riding. There are 44 trails in Gibsons 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 Gibsons?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Gibsons are: View all mountain biking routes in Gibsons.
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What type of bike is most common in Gibsons?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Gibsons are:
- AM (86 activities)
- XC (14 activities)
- Gravel (2 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
- RD (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Gibsons?
The most popular Strava segments in Gibsons are:
- Sidewinder to Fuzzy Hugs (1,832 athletes)
- Full Pineapple Express (1,827 athletes)
- Jammer (1,814 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Gibsons?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Gibsons. View all adaptive trails in Gibsons for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Gibsons?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Gibsons are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Gibsons?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Gibsons are:
- Sprockids Climb Trail (5/5)
- Graveyard Connector (4/5)
- Lunge Express (3.5/5)
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