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SaveMaple Mountain is located just off Osborne Bay Road within the Municipal Forest Reserve owned by the District of North Cowichan. Maple Mountain is enjoyed by walkers, hikers and mountain bikers. There over 28 kilometres on 18 sanctioned trails built and maintained by the passionate trail builders and locals. The local Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society manages and maintains the trails on behalf of the Municipality.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Land Status: Community Forest
Land Manager: Municipality of North Cowichan
google parking directions plan a road trip here Access Info:
Pull off Osbourne bay Rd by the yellow gate with a big "Welcome to Maple Mountain Community Forest" sign.
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- MapleMountain_PrintableMap_2018.pdf (265 KB)
- maple mountain.pdf (1.06 MB)
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- Mountain Bike
30 trails
- E-Bike
31 trails
- Horse
9 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 42
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 30
- Trails E-Bike
- 31
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Total Distance
- 39 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 14 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,054 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,604 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,652 ft
- Reports
- 1,531
- Photos
- 414
- Completed Counter
- 30,256
Articles
BC Bike Race Stage Two: Maple Mountain Madness
Jul 2, 2025 from pinkbike.com
The 19th BC Bike Race kicked into high gear on Canada Day with the first full stage of racing on Maple Mountain.
8 Days, 8 Life Lessons - BC Bike Race 2019
Jul 25, 2019 from pinkbike.com
A racer's perspective from the 2019 BC Bike Race and some advice if it's on your to-do list.
Popular Maple Mountain Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 517 ft • 2,813 •
The Xylem Climbing Trail is a multi-use single-track trail beautifully graded with well made switchbacks and some built-up corners. Some nice views at the start in the open clearcuts.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 3,255 ft • 181 ft • 2,451 •
Another classic addition to the Maple climbing trail system. This bit has mixed ups and downs but mostly up. Well sculptured trail that is a nice start to climbing to the summit. Thanks to all those with a hand in this gorgeous build.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 5,190 ft • 248 ft • 2,364 •
Easily the hardest out of the 3 Xylem sections. With countless difficult and mandatory natural TTF's, it rides more like a black diamond.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 1,732 ft • 7 ft • 2,294 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 7 ft blue climb. It features bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 472 ft • 2,249 •
Final leg of the Xylem Climbing trail to reach the summit of Maple Mountain and start of Upper Maple Syrup.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 2,152 •
Flow trail with lots of tight berms through the trees, which makes this trail a bit unique as a flow trail. A real blast down.
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 43 ft • 1,948 •
A very technical single track trail on Maple Mountain. This trail challenges you both technically and physically as there is a fair amount of pedalling still involved that will very much please the enduro crowd. This trail is home to...
• 80 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 220 ft • 1,723 •
The lower half of the full Maple Mountain descent of Maple Syrup is a stunning trail with beautiful rocky bluffs and beautiful creek crossings. This portion of the trail requires some strong pedalling still for those that have just come...
Maple Mountain Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 9 miles • 1,812 ft • 11 • Loop •
This is an excellent loop, that has a bit of everything. Starting off with some of the best climbing...
8 miles • 1,629 ft • 7 • Loop •
Maple’s descents are notoriously physical with many climbs mixed in. This route covers both technical...
17 miles • 3,309 ft • 14 •
BCBR Rolling Thunder Presented by Transition The Long Course (A) is 27 km 1009 m elev., the Short Course...
17 miles • 3,360 ft • 13 •
The Megavolt eMTBxc is set up to offer eBikers two options: a longer route of 27km with1026m el. or a...
8 miles • 1,680 ft • 15 •
This is a great route which uses all of Xylem to the summit of Maple Mountain. Although rated as 'blue'...
Photos of Maple Mountain Mountain Bike
Videos of Maple Mountain Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Logger's Lane | Oct 25, 2026 @ 11:49am (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Phloem | Oct 25, 2026 @ 11:49am (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| M600 Xylem Connector | Oct 25, 2026 @ 11:49am (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Story Trail Connector | Oct 25, 2026 @ 11:49am (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Upper Maple Syrup | Oct 25, 2026 @ 11:49am (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Upper Xylem | Oct 25, 2026 @ 11:49am (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Middle Xylem | Oct 25, 2026 @ 11:49am (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Solar Coaster | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Tony's Arbutus Ridge | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Green Trail | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Vancouver) Oct 20, 2026 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stasher | add | photo | activity #106629031 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 7:24am 14 hours |
| Stasher | add | report | activity #106628970 and 6 more | Oct 26, 2026 @ 7:22am 14 hours |
| Stasher | add | photo | activity #106435119 and 1 more | Oct 23, 2026 @ 8:07am Oct 23, 2026 |
| ButtonPusher | ridden | trail | activity #106312303 and 1 more | Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:59pm Oct 20, 2026 |
| Stasher | add | photo | activity #106290480 and 2 more | Oct 20, 2026 @ 3:15pm Oct 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This is an easy MTB trail, especially for the... | Sep 30, 2026 @ 11:14pm Sep 30, 2026 | ||
| report | washout along cliffs edges. dangerous. | Aug 19, 2026 @ 2:25pm Aug 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Appropriate name, goes up and down a lot and... | Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:21pm Aug 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Should be black. You’re only riding it to... | Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:20pm Aug 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | If Upper Maple was a little more than you... | Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:19pm Aug 16, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Mount Richards | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1.8 km | |
| Mount Erskine Provincal Park | 1 | 7 | 3.7 km | ||
| Mount Tzouhalem | 39 | 22 | 1 | 4.3 km | |
| Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area | 3 | 4.7 km | |||
| Channel Ridge | 2 | 5.1 km |
Local Badges
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Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society
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Next Level Riding Ltd
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Next Level Riding Ltd
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Cowichan CyclesBike Shop
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Experience CyclingBike Shop
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Iguana CyclesBike Shop
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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 | 30 | 25 miles | 4,619 ft | 10 miles | 1,309 ft | #997 | #78 | 294 | 1,526 | 18 | 12,511 | |
| E-Bike | 31 | 26 miles | 4,905 ft | 10 miles | 1,309 ft | #349 | #33 | 34 | 1,324 | 5 | 1,184 | |
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 10 miles | 387 ft | 1 mile | 1,293 ft | #425 | #59 | 61 | 25 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 3,593 ft | 167 ft | #426 | #59 | 1 | 14 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 643 ft | 1 mile | 574 ft | #425 | #59 | 162 | 3 | |||
| Horse | 9 | 9 miles | 174 ft | 4,209 ft | 1,286 ft | #554 | #13 | 224 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 39 | 35 miles | 5,092 ft | 11 miles | 1,591 ft | #370 | #31 | 85 | 1,424 | 3 | 1,313 | |
| Trail Running | 39 | 35 miles | 5,092 ft | 11 miles | 1,591 ft | #3,765 | #123 | 1,424 | 3 | 475 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Maple Mountain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Maple Mountain are:
- Phloem (4.6/5)
- Middle Xylem (4.6/5)
- Upper Maple Syrup (4.5/5)
- Upper Xylem (4.5/5)
- Lower Xylem (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Maple Mountain?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Maple Mountain are:
- May (341 activities)
- June (265 activities)
- July (255 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Maple Mountain?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Maple Mountain. The most popular parking spots are:
- Osborne Bay Road Parking Lot
- Osborne Bay Parking (15 Spaces)
- Chilco Road Parking (7 Spaces)
- Maple Mountain Road Parking (10 Spaces)
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What is the longest trail in Maple Mountain?
The longest trail in Maple Mountain is Tony's Arbutus Ridge at 3.4 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Maple Mountain?
The best hiking trails in Maple Mountain are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Maple Mountain?
The best trail running trails in Maple Mountain are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Maple Mountain?
Maple Mountain has a total of 42 trails. Of those, 30 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Maple Mountain to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Maple Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Maple Mountain is Lower Xylem with 158 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Maple Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Maple Mountain is Lower Maple Syrup with 251 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Maple Mountain?
Maple Mountain supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Maple Mountain?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Maple Mountain is Upper Xylem with an average grade of 6.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Maple Mountain?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Maple Mountain. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Maple Mountain?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Maple Mountain. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Maple Mountain?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Maple Mountain are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Maple Mountain?
The overall region status for Maple Mountain is Clear / Green. Out of 30 trails:
- Clear / Green: 27
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Maple Mountain?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Maple Mountain:
- Ideal: 6 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Maple Mountain?
Yes, Maple Mountain supports e-bike riding. There are 29 trails in Maple Mountain 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 Maple Mountain?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Maple Mountain are: View all mountain biking routes in Maple Mountain.
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What type of bike is most common in Maple Mountain?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Maple Mountain are:
- AM (155 activities)
- XC (15 activities)
- DH (2 activities)
- RD (2 activities)
- Fat (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Maple Mountain?
The most popular Strava segments in Maple Mountain are:
- First piece of Xylem (5,673 athletes)
- Xylem to Phloem (5,395 athletes)
- Phloem - M400 to Solar (3,689 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Maple Mountain?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Maple Mountain. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Maple Mountain.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Maple Mountain?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Maple Mountain are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Maple Mountain?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Maple Mountain are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Maple Mountain.
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