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      The Mount Macpherson recreation area offers over 55 km of single track biking and 25 km of groomed Nordic ski trails, including a dog loop, a 6 km night skiing loop and a 4.5 km snowshoeing loop. Fat biking is not permitted on any of the Nordic trails.

      MTB activities can be based from the Tantrum*, Flowdown*, Griffith Creek*, Mount Macpherson, Begbie Bluffs, Begbie Falls FSR North and Begbie Falls FSR South* parking areas. Class1 (pedal assist) E-bikes are permitted on this network. All riders are expected to abide by the RCA Rider Code of Conduct and share these trails in a safe and courteous manner with other trail users.
      *Summer use only, closed for winter.

      All XC skiing and snowshoeing is based from the Mount Macpherson parking area (winter use lodge). This is also the parking area and trailhead for backcountry touring access to the Fingers via Mountain Climb. Trail passes or parking passes are required during the winter - please visit the day lodge to enquire and pay.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Griffith Creek Upper Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Tantrum Parking - From Revelstoke go west on the TCH, turn south on Hwy 23 and drive for 1.7km, turn west onto a small gravel road with a RSTBC trailhead sign. The kiosk/map and start to the Tantrum trail are located 100m north down the double track powerline. Summer use only, closed for winter.

      Flowdown Parking - From Revelstoke go west on the TCH, turn south on Hwy 23 and drive for 2.8km. Parking is on the west side of the highway. Amenities include a kiosk/map, donation vault and an outhouse. Summer use only, closed for winter.

      Griffith Creek Parking - From Revelstoke go west on the TCH, turn south on Hwy 23 and drive for 5.4 km, turn west on the Griffith Creek FSR (RSTBC trailhead sign). Park at the small lot just off the highway or follow the FSR for about 300m to a larger car park, outhouse and trailhead kiosk/map. Summer use only, closed for winter.

      Mount Macpherson Parking – From Revelstoke go west on the TCH, turn south on Hwy 23 and drive for 7.5 km. The parking area is on the west side of the highway. Year round services include a large car park, a trailhead kiosk/map, a donation vault and an outhouse. This is also the location of the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club lodge (special function and winter use only).Trail passes or parking passes are required during the winter - please visit the day lodge to enquire and pay.

      Begbie Bluffs Parking – From Revelstoke go west on the TCH, turn south on Hwy 23 and drive for 8.6km. The signed parking area is located on the east side of the highway. Amenities include a kiosk/map and outhouse.

      Begbie Falls FSR North Parking - From Revelstoke go west on the TCH, turn south on Hwy 23 and drive for 2.6km, turn east onto the Mt. Begbie Road. Follow Mt. Begbie Road until it ends then continue straight onto Begbie Falls FSR for 150 m until you see the biking trailhead kiosk/map and parking area.

      Begbie Falls FSR South Parking - From the North Parking area, continue south on the FSR to the parking area. Amenities include a kiosk/map and outhouse. Summer use only, closed for winter.
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      Region Status
      Open as of May 20, 2023
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      98
      Trails Mountain Bike
      96
      Trails E-Bike
      99
      Trails Hike
      94
      Trails Trail Running
      96
      Trails Snowshoe
      1
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      2
      Trails Nordic Ski
      32
      Total Distance
      62 miles
      Total Descent
      10,562 ft
      Total Vertical
      7,323 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,782 ft
      Reports
      1,799
      Photos
      269
      Ridden Counter
      41,129

      Photos of Mount Macpherson Mountain Bike

      trail: Ridge Walk
      2 |
      May 20, 2023 @ 6:57pm
      May 20, 2023
      trail: TNT
      5 |
      May 20, 2023 @ 8:19am
      May 20, 2023
      trail: TNT
      7 |
      May 20, 2023 @ 8:19am
      May 20, 2023
      trail: Yew R Here
      11 |
      May 2, 2023 @ 7:32pm
      May 2, 2023
      trail: Dusty Beaver
      158 |
      Sep 8, 2020 @ 9:16am
      Sep 8, 2020
      trail: Berm Donor
      129 |
      Sep 20, 2019 @ 4:34pm
      Sep 20, 2019
      trail: Berm Donor
      366 |
      Aug 21, 2017 @ 6:07pm
      Aug 21, 2017
      | 1 comments
      trail: Dusty Beaver
      337 |
      May 29, 2014 @ 10:03pm
      May 29, 2014

      Videos of Mount Macpherson Mountain Bike

      Super Happy Fun Times
      186 | May 11, 2021
      Kaslo Access trail
      0:58 | 69 | Jul 24, 2017
      last ride in revy
      trail: Berm Donor
      1:14 | 595 | Aug 26, 2016
      Save Macpherson
      trail: TNT
      1:39 | 1115 | May 4, 2016
      lower bike club
      0:46 | 94 | Oct 27, 2015
      mount 7
      2:29 | 149 | May 1, 2015
      Knox Mountain Bike Park (lower half)
      2:24 | 47 | Apr 25, 2015
      Lower Christina Creek
      0:42 | 55 | Aug 22, 2014

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      Jun 7, 2023 @ 7:08am
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      Jun 6, 2023 @ 9:51am
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      Jun 5, 2023 @ 9:48pm
      Jun 5, 2023
      user #1426914cemoorelifeaddreportRoot Canal and 7 more
      Jun 4, 2023 @ 4:22pm
      Jun 4, 2023
      user #1031478lef784riddentrailRoot Canal and 2 more
      Jun 4, 2023 @ 9:53am
      Jun 4, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      user #1335657crash99trailFlowdownFlow down is getting very busy, should be a...
      May 24, 2023 @ 10:48am
      May 24, 2023
      user #2370306KPAT10trailSex on the BeachSome nice views along the river. An old...
      Sep 11, 2022 @ 5:44pm
      Sep 11, 2022
      user #2243161PierceburgertrailBerm DonorTree down after intersection with tightrope
      Aug 3, 2022 @ 2:36pm
      Aug 3, 2022
      user #1769898ScottapalmerreportFlowdownAll cleared
      Aug 3, 2022 @ 10:01am
      Aug 3, 2022
      user #1172014blakki99reportMiller Time (Adaptive Loop)As for 9
      Jul 17, 2022 @ 3:48pm
      Jul 17, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      City/Greenbelt Trails2 km
      Greenbelt/Flats 132.3 km
      Mount Mackenzie 1 13.2 km
      Mount Revelstoke National Park 2 13.9 km
      Boulder Mountain 4 9 54 km

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      • The Copeland
      • Red Cedar Physiotherapy
      • Williamson Lake Campground
      • Quartermaster Eatery
      • Tree Construction
      • Six Percent Bike
      • Columbia Basin Trust
      • Revelstoke Credit Union
      • Pharmasave

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike9655 miles10,217 ft28 miles1,273 ft
      #114#222641,7163115,235
      E-Bike9962 miles10,561 ft29 miles7,323 ft
      #44#81,3753132
      Hike9458 miles9,967 ft27 miles7,323 ft
      #73#1751,7145326
      Trail Running9659 miles10,128 ft27 miles7,323 ft
      #72#171,71411427
      Snowshoe12 miles302 ft1 mile213 ft
      #788591
      Backcountry Ski23,684 ft449 ft525 ft
      #96#384171
      Nordic Ski3217 miles1,818 ft7 miles673 ft
      #22#1972,181
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