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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
95 trails
- E-Bike
98 trails
- Hike
93 trails
- Trail Running
95 trails
- Snowshoe
1 trails
- Backcountry Ski
2 trails
- Nordic Ski
32 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 23
- 43
- 20
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of May 11, 2022
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 98
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 95
- Trails E-Bike
- 98
- Trails Hike
- 93
- Trails Trail Running
- 95
- 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
- 1,636
- Photos
- 255
- Ridden Counter
- 33,211
Popular Mount Macpherson Mountain Biking Trails
Mount Macpherson Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flowdown Loop In Revelstoke | 7 miles | |
| Tantrum Ride Co. Hard #1 | 17 miles | |
| MacAfternoonFlowRide | 7 miles | |
| 7 Km Run Club Loop | 4 miles | |
| MacP Monday | 4 miles | |
| Tantrum Flowdown loop, 10k | 6 miles | |
| Flowdown via Tantrum, Toad, Dusty | 11 miles | |
| Begbie Falls Classic | 5 miles | |
| 10km fun loop | 6 miles | |
| RCA - Enduro Fiver # 1 | 6 miles |
Photos of Mount Macpherson Mountain Bike
trail: Lookout
17 |
Jun 29, 2021 @ 9:10pm
Jun 29, 2021
trail: Lookout
16 |
Jun 29, 2021 @ 9:09pm
Jun 29, 2021
trail: Lookout
21 |
Jun 29, 2021 @ 9:08pm
Jun 29, 2021
trail: Lookout
26 |
Jun 29, 2021 @ 9:08pm
Jun 29, 2021
trail: Dusty Beaver
119 |
Sep 8, 2020 @ 9:16am
Sep 8, 2020
trail: Berm Donor
106 |
Sep 20, 2019 @ 4:34pm
Sep 20, 2019
trail: Berm Donor
325 | | 1 comments
Aug 21, 2017 @ 6:07pm
Aug 21, 2017
trail: Dusty Beaver
298 |
May 29, 2014 @ 10:03pm
May 29, 2014Videos of Mount Macpherson Mountain Bike
trail: Lower Super Happy Fun
105 |
May 11, 2021
trail: Access Trail
0:58 |
60 |
Jul 24, 2017
trail: Berm Donor
1:14 |
576 |
Aug 26, 2016
trail: TNT
1:39 |
1097 |
May 4, 2016
trail: Eager Beaver
0:46 |
90 |
Oct 27, 2015
trail: Eager Beaver
2:29 |
147 |
May 1, 2015
trail: Eager Beaver
2:24 |
46 |
Apr 25, 2015
trail: Eager Beaver
0:42 |
52 |
Aug 22, 2014
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNT | May 22, 2022 @ 11:30am 1 day | Ideal | thomasgoot | Large tree down across trail, blocking... | |
| Ridge Walk | May 22, 2022 @ 11:05am 1 day | Variable | thomasgoot | significant snow remains on Southern most... | |
| Tantrum South | May 22, 2022 @ 10:30am 1 day | Ideal | thomasgoot | 5 trees across trail |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowdown | May 23, 2022 @ 11:36am 19 mins | Variable | Kysklar | ||
| Stimulus Loop | May 23, 2022 @ 10:25am 1 hours | Dry | judewestoby | ||
| Toad School | May 15, 2022 @ 10:22pm May 15, 2022 | Variable | ErinInTheStoke | ||
| Black Forest | May 15, 2022 @ 10:45am May 15, 2022 | Variable | Metric-MrShades | ||
| Telemarkers Choice | May 15, 2022 @ 10:42am May 15, 2022 | Wet | Metric-MrShades | ||
| Break-a-Leg | May 14, 2022 @ 10:57am May 14, 2022 | Variable | Metric-MrShades | ||
| Forest Lane | May 14, 2022 @ 10:57am May 14, 2022 | Variable | Metric-MrShades | ||
| View Lookout | May 14, 2022 @ 10:57am May 14, 2022 | Variable | Metric-MrShades | ||
| Upper Supper Happy Fun | May 14, 2022 @ 10:57am May 14, 2022 | Ideal | Metric-MrShades | ||
| Tightrope | May 14, 2022 @ 10:57am May 14, 2022 | Variable | Metric-MrShades |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Kysklar | add | report | Flowdown and 1 more | May 23, 2022 @ 11:35am 20 mins |
| judewestoby | add | report | Stimulus Loop and 1 more | May 23, 2022 @ 10:25am 1 hours |
 | thomasgoot | add | report | Tantrum South and 2 more | May 22, 2022 @ 10:30am 1 day |
| ddecker | wishlist | route | Revelstoke Women's Enduro 2018 | May 22, 2022 @ 8:25am 1 day |
 | Ladykatap | add | route | 19 North West route | May 22, 2022 @ 7:06am 1 day |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | trail | This should be a triple black. | Apr 29, 2022 @ 2:11pm Apr 29, 2022 | ||
| trail | Lady above me doesn't know dirt. If you're... | Apr 29, 2022 @ 1:50pm Apr 29, 2022 | ||
| trail | Not as fun as chair | Apr 29, 2022 @ 1:49pm Apr 29, 2022 | ||
| trail | This trail is one of my top 5 favourite places... | Apr 29, 2022 @ 1:43pm Apr 29, 2022 | ||
| trail | I'm gonna have to agree with @melissali while... | Apr 29, 2022 @ 1:38pm Apr 29, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Greenbelt Trails | 2 km | ||||
| Greenbelt/Flats | 13 | 2.3 km | |||
| Mount Mackenzie | 1 | 1 | 3.2 km | ||
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 2 | 1 | 3.9 km | ||
| Boulder Mountain | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 km |
Local Badges
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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 | 95 | 55 miles | 10,217 ft | 28 miles | 1,273 ft | #112 | #23 | 250 | 1,557 | 27 | 12,391 | |
| E-Bike | 98 | 62 miles | 10,561 ft | 29 miles | 7,323 ft | #39 | #9 | 1,208 | 2 | 54 | ||
| Hike | 93 | 58 miles | 9,967 ft | 27 miles | 7,323 ft | #70 | #16 | 5 | 1,555 | 4 | 276 | |
| Trail Running | 95 | 59 miles | 10,128 ft | 27 miles | 7,323 ft | #69 | #16 | 1,554 | 10 | 275 | ||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 2 miles | 302 ft | 1 mile | 213 ft | #39 | 81 | 101 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 3,684 ft | 449 ft | 525 ft | #85 | #4 | 81 | 114 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 32 | 17 miles | 1,818 ft | 7 miles | 673 ft | #32 | #1 | 92 | 1,314 |
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