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SaveThis region is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!
Ladysmith is a town located on the 49th parallel on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. As of 2016, the population was 8,537. Please visit our Community Website to discover what Ladysmith has to offer during your visit.
The local trails provide a good variety of varying levels of challenging terrain. Getting to most trail heads requires a climb along access or climbing trails, but the effort is well worth the reward. The Ladysmith trail network is know for it's spectacular views on a clear day. Due to our climate, trails can be ridden mostly all year round, but please refrain from chewing up trails on or immediately after extremely wet weather. Many trails are multi-use, so hikers or trail runners will be encountered. Please be cautious and watch out while riding.
Checkout the local CTSS - Ladysmith Chapter trail association, the Routes page for recommended local ride loops, and the Ladysmith Riders group if you'd like to ride with a local or participate in a group ride while visiting.
Have fun out there Ride at your own risk.
The local trails provide a good variety of varying levels of challenging terrain. Getting to most trail heads requires a climb along access or climbing trails, but the effort is well worth the reward. The Ladysmith trail network is know for it's spectacular views on a clear day. Due to our climate, trails can be ridden mostly all year round, but please refrain from chewing up trails on or immediately after extremely wet weather. Many trails are multi-use, so hikers or trail runners will be encountered. Please be cautious and watch out while riding.
Checkout the local CTSS - Ladysmith Chapter trail association, the Routes page for recommended local ride loops, and the Ladysmith Riders group if you'd like to ride with a local or participate in a group ride while visiting.
Have fun out there Ride at your own risk.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
189 trails
- E-Bike
183 trails
- Horse
6 trails
- Hike
209 trails
- Trail Running
209 trails
- Snowshoe
5 trails
- Backcountry Ski
5 trails
- Nordic Ski
5 trails
Region Details
- 115
- 4
- 12
- 53
- 5
Region Status
Caution as of Jan 26, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 204
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 189
- Trails E-Bike
- 183
- Trails Horse
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 209
- Trails Trail Running
- 209
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 5
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 5
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 5
- Total Distance
- 54 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,650 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,286 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,317 ft
- Reports
- 1,676
- Photos
- 230
- Ridden Counter
- 12,542
Sub Regions
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Stocking Creek Park
- 2
Popular Ladysmith Mountain Biking Trails
Ladysmith Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Loop | 5 miles | |
| 9K Ladysmith XC Loop | 6 miles | |
| Ladysmith Loop 3 | 4 miles | |
| Before Work | 4 miles |
Photos of Ladysmith Mountain Bike
trail: Groove Holmes
8 |
Dec 29, 2024 @ 4:05pm
Dec 29, 2024
trail: Groove Holmes
7 |
Dec 29, 2024 @ 4:05pm
Dec 29, 2024
trail: Brass Monkey
32 |
Mar 4, 2024 @ 7:01am
Mar 4, 2024
trail: Brass Monkey
26 |
Mar 2, 2024 @ 3:32pm
Mar 2, 2024
trail: Brass Monkey
34 |
Mar 2, 2024 @ 3:31pm
Mar 2, 2024
trail: Uppers & Downers
33 |
Sep 8, 2023 @ 9:43pm
Sep 8, 2023Videos of Ladysmith Mountain Bike
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![Brass Monkey Trail Preview / Ladysmith B.C]()
trail: Brass Monkey
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Feb 19, 2024 , Ladysmith
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchery Trail (Trans Canada Trail) | Dec 28, 2024 @ 9:27am Dec 28, 2024 | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| CL-FA Connector | Sep 21, 2024 @ 12:58pm Sep 21, 2024 | Unknown | gkAh11K7 | ||
| NHL Lockout (Lower) | Sep 7, 2024 @ 12:42pm Sep 7, 2024 | Dry | sixohfourx | ||
| NHL Lockout (Upper) | Sep 7, 2024 @ 12:42pm Sep 7, 2024 | Dry | sixohfourx | ||
| Abbycadabra | Sep 7, 2024 @ 12:42pm Sep 7, 2024 | Dry | sixohfourx | ||
| Lemons | Sep 7, 2024 @ 12:41pm Sep 7, 2024 | Dry | sixohfourx | ||
| Toketie | Sep 7, 2024 @ 12:41pm Sep 7, 2024 | Dry | sixohfourx | ||
| Chainsaw | Sep 7, 2024 @ 12:40pm Sep 7, 2024 | Dry | sixohfourx | ||
| No Brakes! | Sep 7, 2024 @ 12:40pm Sep 7, 2024 | Dry | sixohfourx | ||
| Broom Valley (Upper) | Sep 7, 2024 @ 12:39pm Sep 7, 2024 | Dry | sixohfourx |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben7G2Gx0 | ridden | trail | activity #67110034 | Mar 2, 2025 @ 9:20pm Mar 2, 2025 |
| Rathalos | ridden | trail | activity #67035263 | Mar 1, 2025 @ 6:00pm Mar 1, 2025 |
| o-KS-o | vote | trail | activity #66752604 | Feb 24, 2025 @ 6:53pm Feb 24, 2025 |
| socanadian | ridden | trail | activity #64389483 | Jan 10, 2025 @ 8:20pm Jan 10, 2025 |
| o-KS-o | add | trail | activity #64385212 | Jan 10, 2025 @ 5:18pm Jan 10, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | We walked up this trail to see if it would be... | Oct 11, 2024 @ 3:56pm Oct 11, 2024 | ||
| trail | To the comment above. The area was logged off... | Sep 13, 2024 @ 2:49pm Sep 13, 2024 | ||
| report | Welcome to the east coast of Vancouver Island.... | Sep 13, 2024 @ 2:44pm Sep 13, 2024 | ||
| trail | If you’re not a local and on vacation,... | Sep 7, 2024 @ 12:44pm Sep 7, 2024 | ||
| trail | Meandering over rock outcroppings with a nice... | Sep 4, 2024 @ 11:51am Sep 4, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails66 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k6 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge15 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k5 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge15 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Jameson Community Centre BMX & Skate Skillpark | skill park | Ladysmith |
Local Trail Supporters
- John Robertson
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 189 | 44 miles | 6,437 ft | 17 miles | 1,224 ft | #1,486 | #63 | 206 | 1,675 | 4 | 3,589 | |
| E-Bike | 183 | 43 miles | 6,217 ft | 16 miles | 1,224 ft | #578 | #45 | 9 | 1,665 | 2 | 393 | |
| Horse | 6 | 8 miles | 860 ft | 3 miles | 761 ft | #571 | #27 | 703 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 209 | 54 miles | 8,576 ft | 22 miles | 1,286 ft | #1,193 | #60 | 13 | 1,669 | 2 | 1,686 | |
| Trail Running | 209 | 54 miles | 8,576 ft | 22 miles | 1,286 ft | #1,198 | #60 | 2 | 1,669 | 1 | 1,505 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 1,696 ft | 95 ft | 1,063 ft | 95 ft | 702 | 21 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 5 | 9 miles | 1,007 ft | 4 miles | 761 ft | #336 | #20 | 1 | 25 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 5 | 9 miles | 1,007 ft | 4 miles | 761 ft | #78 | #5 | 1 | 23 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 5 | 9 miles | 1,007 ft | 4 miles | 761 ft | #255 | #14 | 1 | 25 |
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