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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.
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
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.
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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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
96 trails
- E-Bike
65 trails
- Hike
94 trails
- Trail Running
96 trails
- Snowshoe
1 trails
- Backcountry Ski
2 trails
- Nordic Ski
32 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 24
- 43
- 20
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of May 6, 2021
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 99
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 96
- Trails E-Bike
- 65
- Trails Hike
- 94
- Trails Trail Running
- 96
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 32
- Total Distance
- 62 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,173 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,327 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,782 ft
- Reports
- 1,359
- Photos
- 223
- Ridden Counter
- 25,932
Popular Mount Macpherson Mountain Biking Trails
Mount Macpherson Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| MacP Monday | 4 miles | |
| Tantrum Ride Co. Hard #1 | 17 miles | |
| Tantrum Flowdown loop, 10k | 6 miles | |
| RCA - Enduro Fiver # 1 | 6 miles | |
| Smooth Loop | 3 miles | |
| Flowing Miller | 4 miles | |
| Mac Monday | 4 miles | |
| Flowdown Loop In Revelstoke | 7 miles | |
| Begbie Falls Classic | 5 miles | |
| Griffith Variety Pack | 6 miles |
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 1 rides
- 5 miles avg distance
Yesterday
- 8 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
Past Week
- 72 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
Photos of Mount Macpherson Mountain Bike
trail: Lower Super Happy Fun
8 |
Jan 19, 2021 @ 9:01am
Jan 19, 2021
trail: Stimulus Loop
12 |
Nov 2, 2020 @ 1:11pm
Nov 2, 2020
trail: Stimulus Loop
7 |
Oct 16, 2020 @ 3:25am
Oct 16, 2020
trail: Stimulus Loop
7 |
Oct 16, 2020 @ 3:25am
Oct 16, 2020
trail: Dusty Beaver
29 |
Sep 8, 2020 @ 9:16am
Sep 8, 2020
trail: Berm Donor
59 |
Sep 20, 2019 @ 4:34pm
Sep 20, 2019
trail: Berm Donor
261 | | 1 comments
Aug 21, 2017 @ 6:07pm
Aug 21, 2017
trail: Dusty Beaver
231 |
May 29, 2014 @ 10:03pm
May 29, 2014Videos of Mount Macpherson Mountain Bike
trail: Access Trail
0:58 |
54 |
Jul 24, 2017
trail: Berm Donor
1:14 |
543 |
Aug 26, 2016
trail: TNT
1:39 |
1081 |
May 4, 2016
trail: Eager Beaver
0:46 |
74 |
Oct 27, 2015
trail: Eager Beaver
2:29 |
142 |
May 1, 2015
trail: Eager Beaver
2:24 |
39 |
Apr 25, 2015
trail: Eager Beaver
0:42 |
44 |
Aug 22, 2014
trail: Eager Beaver
1:50 |
380 |
Jan 9, 2014
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Walk | May 5, 2021 @ 7:25pm May 5, 2021 | Variable | revystoked | Mostly terrible: - North from TNT down... | |
| Stimulus Loop | Apr 29, 2021 @ 5:05pm Apr 29, 2021 | Snow Covered | Shafto | Mostly rideable. Some snow patches to... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tantrum North | May 6, 2021 @ 4:48pm May 6, 2021 | Variable | revystoked | ||
| Flowdown | May 6, 2021 @ 4:40pm May 6, 2021 | Variable | revystoked | ||
| Dusty Beaver | May 6, 2021 @ 4:38pm May 6, 2021 | Variable | revystoked | ||
| Tranquility Traverse | May 5, 2021 @ 7:43pm May 5, 2021 | Variable | revystoked | ||
| Root Canal | May 5, 2021 @ 7:41pm May 5, 2021 | Variable | revystoked | ||
| Black Forest | May 5, 2021 @ 7:35pm May 5, 2021 | Variable | revystoked | ||
| Telemarkers Choice | May 5, 2021 @ 7:34pm May 5, 2021 | Variable | revystoked | ||
| Richard Liqueur South | May 5, 2021 @ 7:32pm May 5, 2021 | Ideal | revystoked | ||
| Ridge Walk Bypass | May 5, 2021 @ 7:20pm May 5, 2021 | Ideal | revystoked | ||
| TNT | May 5, 2021 @ 7:18pm May 5, 2021 | Variable | revystoked |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | gdogger | ridden | trail | Eager Beaver and 2 more | May 10, 2021 @ 10:21pm 16 hours |
| gdogger | ridden | trail | Quarry and 1 more | May 9, 2021 @ 9:38pm 2 days |
| bdaws | ridden | trail | Flowdown | May 9, 2021 @ 9:16am 2 days |
| bdaws | wishlist | trail | TNT | May 7, 2021 @ 2:17pm May 7, 2021 |
| e2li2sa | ridden | trail | Yew R Here and 1 more | May 6, 2021 @ 8:50pm May 6, 2021 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Tree down across trail just before cut block. | Sep 7, 2020 @ 10:25am Sep 7, 2020 | ||
| trail | Wet trail today and slippery conditions. Ride... | Aug 21, 2020 @ 11:07am Aug 21, 2020 | ||
| trail | Not sure how to describe this. Maybe... | Jul 15, 2020 @ 10:45am Jul 15, 2020 | ||
 | trail | If you like riding bikes, don’t do this... | Jul 10, 2020 @ 6:45pm Jul 10, 2020 | ||
| trail | If foreplay was this bad in real life I... | Jul 10, 2020 @ 6:29pm Jul 10, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Greenbelt Trails | 2 km | ||||
| Greenbelt/Flats | 14 | 2.3 km | |||
| Mount Mackenzie | 10 | 5 | 3.2 km | ||
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 2 | 1 | 3.9 km | ||
| Boulder Mountain | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 96 | 55 miles | 12,835 ft | 28 miles | 1,283 ft | #93 | #20 | 218 | 1,292 | 22 | 9,863 | |
| E-Bike | 65 | 42 miles | 11,178 ft | 22 miles | 1,283 ft | #33 | #7 | 947 | 20 | |||
| Hike | 94 | 58 miles | 12,569 ft | 27 miles | 7,326 ft | #58 | #15 | 5 | 1,293 | 3 | 159 | |
| Trail Running | 96 | 59 miles | 12,746 ft | 28 miles | 7,326 ft | #58 | #15 | 1,293 | 8 | 182 | ||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 2 miles | 295 ft | 1 mile | 207 ft | #32 | 69 | 51 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 3,678 ft | 190 ft | 515 ft | #4 | 70 | 34 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 32 | 17 miles | 1,972 ft | 7 miles | 673 ft | #76 | #4 | 76 | 555 |
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