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SavePemberton has a mix of world-class biking, hiking, horse back riding and dirt bike trails. Most trails are accessible directly from the Village of Pemberton.
Pemberton and offers a good variety of cross country, downhill and uphill terrain. Most trails are for the intermediate level and up.
Did you know?
You are recreating on the unceded Traditional Territory of the Líl̓wat Nation.
Building unsanctioned trails is prohibited and can potentially damage significant Líl̓wat archaeological, cultural, and harvesting sites that folks may not know about.
Thank you for respecting and protecting this land.
Let’s educate, learn, nek̓wk̓wezúsem - work together
Please continue to enjoy the existing trails
Kúkwstumckacw -Kook-sh-toom-kaw -Thank You!
Pemberton and offers a good variety of cross country, downhill and uphill terrain. Most trails are for the intermediate level and up.
Did you know?
You are recreating on the unceded Traditional Territory of the Líl̓wat Nation.
Building unsanctioned trails is prohibited and can potentially damage significant Líl̓wat archaeological, cultural, and harvesting sites that folks may not know about.
Thank you for respecting and protecting this land.
Let’s educate, learn, nek̓wk̓wezúsem - work together
Please continue to enjoy the existing trails
Kúkwstumckacw -Kook-sh-toom-kaw -Thank You!
Links
- https://www.pembertontrails.com/
- https://www.porcabikes.com/
- https://www.pdba.ca/
- https://pembertonvalleyhorses.com/
Files
- 2025_Kiosk_Map_FINAL.pdf (39.62 MB)
- PhDmap_2018_02.pdf (2.59 MB)
Trail info last updated
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- Mountain Bike
180 trails
- E-Bike
271 trails
- Gravel Bike
37 trails
- Adaptive Bike
20 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
38 trails
- Hike
251 trails
- Trail Running
247 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
51 trails
- Observed Trials
22 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
5 trails
- Snowshoe
67 trails
- Backcountry Ski
140 trails
- Nordic Ski
4 trails
Region Details
- 16
- 29
- 66
- 45
- 21
- 3
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 10, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 409
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 180
- Trails E-Bike
- 271
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 37
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 20
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 38
- Trails Hike
- 251
- Trails Trail Running
- 247
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 51
- Trails Observed Trials
- 22
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 5
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 67
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 140
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 4
- Total Distance
- 463 miles
- Total Descent
- 222,558 ft
- Total Vertical
- 8,388 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,055 ft
- Reports
- 5,773
- Photos
- 2,308
- Completed Counter
- 159,531
Articles
Details Announced for 2026 Spud Crusher Women’s Enduro
Feb 10, 2026 from pinkbike.com
The Spud Crusher Women’s Enduro will be returning to the trails on May 9th, 2026.
Video: Yoann Barelli, Remy Metailler & Steve Vanderhoek Ride An Insane Line in Pemberton, BC
Apr 9, 2021 from pinkbike.com
An alternate line that definitely isn't for the faint of heart.
Video: The Sounds of Hardtail Shredding in Pemberton
Jul 7, 2020 from pinkbike.com
It's all about the sound of the bike and rider tearing down the trail.
Field Test: 13 Bikes VS The Impossible Climb
Dec 26, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Thirteen bikes compete for honors up a tricky climb littered with roots, wet rocks, tight corners... And banana peels?
Sub Regions
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Duffey / Joffre / Cayoosh
- 1
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Mackenzie
- 4
- 14
- 15
- 9
- 2
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Mosquito Lake
- 8
- 34
- 13
- 4
- 1
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One Mile Lake
- 10
- 11
- 9
- 2
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South Rutherford
- 1
- 3
- 3
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Upper Pemberton and Signal Hill
- 1
- 3
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Valley
- 6
Popular Pemberton Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,793 ft • 473 ft • 3,138 •
The best climbing trail you will ever ride. Drains well so easy to ride in the wet or after rain without causing trail damage. Reworked this past fall (2017) to make it easier for all to ride, much smoother now.
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 3 miles • 1,048 ft • 3,078 •
Great, challenging, but fair climb with lots of switchbacks. This is an amazing hand built climbing trail that needs to be ridden if you are riding in Pemberton. So much better than ridding an FSR
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 60 ft • 2,642 •
A Pemberton classic and must-ride. It is a relatively steep descent with a couple uphill punches. There are rocky bits and loose steep chutes with a go-around detour. All-mountain bikes are plenty capable for this trail. Also the views...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,012 ft • 226 ft • 2,518 •
Long upper portion of WACo after the switch back. An older double track that rides more like a single track now. Easier and less direct than Shama climb to get to NIMBY after riding Happy
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 3,009 ft • 10 ft • 2,441 •
Radio Tower is a fun intermediate trail that delivers lots of personality through a beautiful bit of forest. the trail will deliver a bit of flow, jumps, chunk and speed all with a smile on your face. Either blast through the junction...
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 1,703 ft • 85 ft • 2,416 •
Mellow climb from the top of Happy to the Waco connector gaining access to the Mackenzie FSR trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 686 ft • 8 ft • 2,323 •
Fun exit off Cross Town to parking lot through several small berms with a drop, jump, step up and small rock drop...lots of fun!
Pemberton Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 12 miles • 3,157 ft • 18 • Loop •
This is a fun loop and a longer ride for Advanced riders, featuring some larger features and climbs. Begin...
★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 1,129 ft • 9 • Loop •
Lap one of the 2016 Lumpy's Trifecta. A good 1-2 hour sampler of 1 Mile Trails. Note that you can follow...
3 miles • 845 ft • 3 •
..And this week's fiver is back on Fat Tug to end spring fivers off with a favourite lap! Course: Fat Tug...
3 miles • 845 ft • 3 •
PORCA Fiver #2 April 15th This week we are headed for a fun lap on fat tug brought to you by Bike Co. and...
3 miles • 870 ft • 3 •
This week’s Fiver is brought to you by Dorgelo and Mile One Eating House. Sign In Time: 6:00 PM Sign-In...
4 miles • 1,074 ft • 4 •
This week’s Fiver takes on a fast and flowy lap in the Mackenzie zone. Course: Bob Gnarly to Lower...
Photos of Pemberton Mountain Bike
Videos of Pemberton Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| News Flash | Oct 2, 2026 @ 2:14pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 2, 2026 | Variable | Sharonb Cypress | ||
| Sea to Sky - Rutherford to Nairn | Sep 23, 2026 @ 1:22pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 23, 2026 | Dry | Pembree | 🚧 SEA TO SKY TRAIL TEMPORARY... | |
| Skalúla7 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 7:39am (America/Vancouver) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | Bannah | Countless deadfalls at the first bit of... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chavlet | comment | trail | activity #105716342 | Oct 11, 2026 @ 3:37pm Oct 11, 2026 |
| jagermeister12 | add | report | activity #105651123 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 8:30pm Oct 10, 2026 |
| mathewSa11dX | ridden | trail | activity #105499990 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 4:40pm Oct 8, 2026 |
| storminnorman | ridden | trail | activity #105391017 and 3 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 12:57am Oct 7, 2026 |
| steeley96 | ridden | trail | activity #105353578 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 11:29am Oct 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Hi uuuuuu | Oct 11, 2026 @ 3:38pm Oct 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | I’m | Oct 11, 2026 @ 3:37pm Oct 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | Honestly don’t think this one is worth the... | Oct 3, 2026 @ 8:17pm Oct 3, 2026 | ||
| report | Cvcvfc gives hvfc g cc cc fvcvvvgvgvgbu v... | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:41am Oct 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail closed through the marsh. No longer a loop | Sep 17, 2026 @ 3:23pm Sep 17, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Big Ride 30k2,235 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k854 awarded -
10 Expert Trails196 awarded -
Top 10 Trails109 awarded -
Completionist5 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Pemberton Bike Skills Park | skill park | Pemberton | |
| Pemberton Motocross Park | skill park | Pemberton | |
| Pemberton BMX Track | skill park | Pemberton |
Local Products
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 | 180 | 143 miles | 54,465 ft | 71 miles | 6,460 ft | #120 | #15 | 2,029 | 5,693 | 93 | 66,078 | |
| E-Bike | 271 | 274 miles | 173,891 ft | 156 miles | 8,386 ft | #146 | #24 | 14 | 5,084 | 4 | 3,541 | |
| Gravel Bike | 37 | 53 miles | 6,841 ft | 18 miles | 6,460 ft | #472 | #24 | 90 | 93 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 20 | 23 miles | 2,982 ft | 10 miles | 2,759 ft | #438 | #19 | 131 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1,640 ft | 226 ft | 1,568 ft | 226 ft | #816 | #22 | 40 | ||||
| Horse | 38 | 33 miles | 1,788 ft | 10 miles | 3,763 ft | #115 | #7 | 61 | 1,518 | 18 | ||
| Hike | 251 | 278 miles | 73,766 ft | 108 miles | 8,005 ft | #155 | #13 | 161 | 5,611 | 2 | 7,460 | |
| Trail Running | 247 | 272 miles | 73,140 ft | 107 miles | 7,720 ft | #267 | #21 | 7 | 5,637 | 6 | 5,828 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 51 | 45 miles | 6,368 ft | 12 miles | 6,437 ft | #34 | #12 | 26 | 1,859 | 475 | ||
| Observed Trials | 22 | 21 miles | 4,491 ft | 7 miles | 3,737 ft | #23 | #9 | 1 | 449 | 33 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 5 | 22 miles | 1,870 ft | 5 miles | 6,437 ft | #103 | #14 | 1 | 1,823 | 29 | ||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 15 miles | 689 ft | 3 miles | 4,403 ft | 6 | 21 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 67 | 111 miles | 14,521 ft | 27 miles | 7,549 ft | #55 | #10 | 420 | 97 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 140 | 234 miles | 143,323 ft | 112 miles | 7,756 ft | #7 | #2 | 4 | 355 | 3,577 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 4 | 9 miles | 397 ft | 3 miles | 1,047 ft | #239 | #18 | 19 | 340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Pemberton?
Pemberton has 14 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pemberton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pemberton are:
- The 'stache (4.7/5)
- Max Pains (4.6/5)
- PHD Middle (4.6/5)
- The 306 (4.6/5)
- Cop Killer (4.6/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pemberton?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Pemberton are:
- April (809 activities)
- May (792 activities)
- September (595 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pemberton?
There are 22 parking locations listed in Pemberton. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Pemberton?
The longest trail in Pemberton is Lizzie Lake Access Trail at 10.1 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pemberton?
The best hiking trails in Pemberton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pemberton?
The best trail running trails in Pemberton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Pemberton?
The best dirtbiking trails in Pemberton are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Pemberton?
Pemberton has a total of 409 trails. Of those, 180 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Pemberton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pemberton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Pemberton is Lizzie Lake Access Trail with 920 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pemberton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Pemberton is Jack the Ripper with 1,111 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Pemberton?
Pemberton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Pemberton?
The following bike services are available in Pemberton:
- Trail Association (2)
- Bike Shop (2)
- Coaching & Camps (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Pemberton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Pemberton is Cloudbase Grind with an average grade of 24%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Pemberton?
Yes, there are 10 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Pemberton. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Pemberton?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Pemberton are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Pemberton?
The overall region status for Pemberton is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 202 trails:
- Clear / Green: 155
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 20
- Significant Issue / Amber: 18
- Closed: 9
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Can I ride an ebike in Pemberton?
Yes, Pemberton supports e-bike riding. There are 269 trails in Pemberton 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 Pemberton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Pemberton are: View all mountain biking routes in Pemberton.
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What type of bike is most common in Pemberton?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Pemberton are:
- AM (410 activities)
- XC (50 activities)
- DH (7 activities)
- RD (6 activities)
- DJ (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Pemberton?
The highest summit in Pemberton is Mount Gilbert at 3,104 m elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Pemberton?
There are 2 notable sights in Pemberton. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Pemberton.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Pemberton?
The most popular Strava segments in Pemberton are:
- NotInMyBackyard-Indy (6,700 athletes)
- Waco Connector (AW) (5,398 athletes)
- Top of Over Night (4,974 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Pemberton?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Pemberton. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Pemberton.
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What trails are closed in Pemberton?
There are currently 9 closed trails in Pemberton. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 155
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 20
- Significant Issue / Amber: 18
- Closed: 9
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Pemberton?
Yes, there are 21 accessible/adaptive trails in Pemberton. View all adaptive trails in Pemberton for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Pemberton?
There are 5 local clubs or associations listed in the Pemberton directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Pemberton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Pemberton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Pemberton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Pemberton are:
- Valley Loop (5/5)
- Sea to Sky - Nairn Connector (5/5)
- Bathtub Trail (5/5)
Activities
- Pemberton Mountain Biking Trails
- Pemberton E-Biking Trails
- Pemberton Gravel Biking Trails
- Pemberton Adaptive Biking Trails
- Pemberton Horseback Trails
- Pemberton Hiking Trails
- Pemberton Trail Running Trails
- Pemberton Dirtbiking Trails
- Pemberton Observed Trials Trails
- Pemberton ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Pemberton Snowshoeing Trails
- Pemberton Backcountry Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Three Sisters Summit
- Tynemouth Mountain Summit
- Arrowhead Mountain Summit
- Unnecessary Knob Summit
- Cottonwood Forks Camp Camping
- Tszil Mountain Summit
- Slalok Mountain Summit
- Cottonwood Peak Summit
- Cottonwood Falls Viewpoint
- Gotcha Peak Summit
- Mount Gilbert (3,104 m)
- Mount Fulgora (3,022 m)
- Mount Tisiphone (3,018 m)
- By canadaka
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