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      Some of the best loamy rides in the west, hundreds of kilometers of singletrack and no crowds. Powell River charges onto the mountain bike scene with challenging, technical and fast trails through Coast Mountains rainforest. Maintained by a thriving scene of committed local riders and trailbuilders, Powell River mountain biking trails are blowing visitors away with the amazing quality and volume of singletrack.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of 2 days
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      512
      Trails Mountain Bike
      472
      Trails E-Bike
      448
      Trails Gravel Bike
      162
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      72
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      241
      Trails Hike
      449
      Trails Trail Running
      445
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      46
      Trails Observed Trials
      16
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      34
      Trails Snowmobile
      2
      Trails Snowshoe
      2
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      514 miles
      Total Descent
      84,797 ft
      Total Vertical
      6,064 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      6,076 ft
      Reports
      4,858
      Photos
      2,326
      Completed Counter
      87,134

      Articles

      Video: Remy Metailler Rides Dreamy Powell River Trails With the Builders
      May 29, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      It might be time to add Powell River to your BC bucket list.
      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.
      BC Bike Race Stage 4 - Powell River
      Jul 10, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      Another day of epic competition in the BCBR.

      Sub Regions

      Popular Powell River Mountain Biking Trails

      72
      Fairies Wear Boots
      • 100 ★ 4.9 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 1,692 •
      1.7 kms of progressive downhill single track. A combined blue trail with optional black features built to be a blast on either line. Natural and built up TTF’s winding through beautiful second and old growth forest.
      9
      Burly Climb
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,329 ft • 108 ft • 1,411 •
      A challenging climb that will jack your heart rate and test your technical climbing skills. If you can clean this climb to the very top then you deserve an ice cream. This is your gateway to Fungi, Quaver, Bounty Hunter, and Civil...
      1
      kʷukʷum
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,024 ft • 60 ft • 1,342 •
      Machine-built, single track climb. Begins at the new parking lot area and ascends on an old spur road. Towards the end of the spur, the trail crosses over a ditch and heads through a lush forest at a gentle grade, with minimal need for...
      2
      kʷukʷum
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 552 ft • 1,217 •
      climb trail TBA - more info coming
      14
      Fungi
      • 100 ★ 4.9 • 1,542 ft • 0 ft • 1,112 •
      Fun fast techy trail used mostly as the pre-trail for Fairies Wear Boots. This trail starts with a ladder bridge right into a nice but steep rock-roll. Trail finishes quickly down onto the double track which riders have an easy climb...
      16
      Marvin's Bent Wrench Warning!
      • 95 ★ 4.2 • 2,749 ft • 3 ft • 1,041 •
      Fast flowing trail to complete your Mahony Laps, this brings you back to the 4 Km parking spot. This trail is meant as a fast downhill trail only. Berms, table-tops and some speed - enjoy the rush!
      2
      kʷukʷum
      • 100 ★ 4.8 • 4,961 ft • 400 ft • 996 •
      4th-section of Kwukwum trail. Construction completed Fall 2024
      5
      ʔiʔajusθot (having a good time)
      • 100 ★ 4.9 • 2,448 ft • 28 ft • 939 •
      Machine-built, single track flow trail. Begins with a short climb to the top of a knoll before descending/traversing through a mature forest. Initial terrain allows for construction of rollers and speed building features that are great...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 4 rides

      Yesterday

      • 8 rides
      Past Week
      • 70 rides

      Powell River Mountain Bike Routes

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      Burley Loop Featured
      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 1,401 ft • 1 •
      One of the most popular loops in PR
      17
      Maze Loop (Intermediate) ~1 hour Featured
      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 486 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Fun loop that covers some of the fun sections and a good exposé of what The Maze has to offer.
      44
      1-1.5 hr XC Loop ) Farside -->Cable Featured
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 916 ft • 5 • Loop •
      This is a fun loop with a bit of climbing and descending mixed in. Challenging slightly - but very...
      21
      Bob's- Cream-Soda-Dodge Loop Featured
      ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 290 ft • 3 •
      Fun little loop for Beginner - Intermediate XC riders. Family friendly (this is the route that BC...
      210
      Edgehill Mud Rip Featured
      ★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,285 ft • 33 • Out & Back •
      A good, rolling rip from Edgehill school usually ridden counter clockwise but works both ways and...
      60
      Farmer's-Brazillian-Pest West Lake Featured
      ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 1,136 ft • 8 •
      This is a fun XC route with a few punchy climbs and a little bit of everything else thrown in. Ride within...

      Photos of Powell River Mountain Bike

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      Views 75Jumps 47Lake 40Wooden features 39River or creek 39Trail Sign 22Bridges 22Boardwalk 20

      Videos of Powell River Mountain Bike

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      0:05 | 4 | Oct 24, 2026
      Wipeout on Fairies
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      0:11 | 27 | Aug 14, 2026
      One Second per Hour
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      0:05 | 59 | May 1, 2026
      Crash on Mahony in Powell River
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      0:09 | 165 | Apr 7, 2025
      GoPro 10 Years Later.. Father and Son NO Tandem :)
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      trail: Quick-E
      3:02 | 37 | Jan 7, 2025
      Faeries drop
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      0:18 | 379 | Aug 4, 2023
      Civil Disobedience
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      0:48 | 931 | Nov 23, 2021
      Death Rattle in :60
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      0:00 | 424 | Apr 9, 2020

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Marvin's Bent Wrench
      Oct 17, 2026 @ 5:15pm (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 17, 2026
      		 Unknownaamoore1222 trees down to climb over mid-trail. 1...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Larsen's Landing
      Oct 25, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Vancouver)
      2 days
      		 UnknownMicamto
      Big Dipper
      Oct 19, 2026 @ 4:37pm (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 19, 2026
      		 Unknown MichelleXyFXmc
      Inland Lake Conector
      Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 12, 2026
      		 IdealSovetsch
      Destroy
      Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 12, 2026
      		 IdealSovetsch
      Seek
      Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 12, 2026
      		 IdealSovetsch
      Retrograde Connector
      Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 12, 2026
      		 IdealSovetsch
      Paranoid
      Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 12, 2026
      		 DrySovetsch
      Hand Solo
      Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 12, 2026
      		 IdealSovetsch
      Quaver
      Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 12, 2026
      		 IdealSovetsch
      Ogres Wear Flip Flops
      Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 12, 2026
      		 IdealSovetsch

      Activity Feed

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      bikebbvoterouteactivity #106665993
      Oct 26, 2026 @ 7:30pm
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      Micamtoaddreportactivity #106610658 and 1 more
      Oct 25, 2026 @ 5:55pm
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      brookehansonupdatetrailactivity #106580710
      Oct 25, 2026 @ 10:58am
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      Ronaldo99addvideoactivity #106441689 and 3 more
      Oct 23, 2026 @ 10:05am
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      kaiMikk11riddentrailactivity #106360219 and 2 more
      Oct 21, 2026 @ 7:57pm
      Oct 21, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      sofakingdomtrailMach LoonieThe builder put in a ride around. And the...
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 2:20pm
      Sep 13, 2026
      gregsmomtrail10,000 WheelbarrowsSuper fun last trail to end the day on after...
      Sep 11, 2026 @ 7:23pm
      Sep 11, 2026
      ItlinkreportFarsideThank you to whoever cleared the windfall
      Sep 10, 2026 @ 4:04pm
      Sep 10, 2026
      ItlinkreportSuicideThank you to whoever cleared the windfall
      Sep 10, 2026 @ 4:03pm
      Sep 10, 2026
      tamburgertrailLang MainWhy is it flagged as no horseback riding?
      Sep 1, 2026 @ 3:52pm
      Sep 1, 2026

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      Bike & Skill Parks

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      • Powell River

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike472413 miles62,566 ft181 miles6,063 ft
      		#111#132,0464,8545339,008
      E-Bike448435 miles69,396 ft191 miles6,037 ft
      		#97#17244,270233,045
      Gravel Bike162241 miles17,054 ft88 miles4,393 ft
      		#123#1155415540
      Adaptive Bike7292 miles7,254 ft35 miles2,415 ft
      		#247#1642121
      Winter Fat Bike23 miles1,299 ft2 miles1,722 ft
      		#909#253127
      Horse241220 miles27,402 ft92 miles6,037 ft
      		#59#411,24768
      Hike449432 miles69,852 ft185 miles6,063 ft
      		#113#102034,55178,355
      Trail Running445416 miles70,682 ft181 miles6,063 ft
      		#131#12274,60475,553
      Dirtbike/Moto46130 miles9,826 ft48 miles2,730 ft
      		#85#1918515518
      Observed Trials1647 miles2,566 ft11 miles2,661 ft
      		#32#10481171
      ATV/ORV/OHV34111 miles8,061 ft42 miles2,680 ft
      		#42#75424229
      Snowmobile218 miles161 ft3 miles4,229 ft
      		4
      Snowshoe25 miles20 ft1,168 ft3,540 ft
      		129
      Backcountry Ski11 mile1,138 ft
      		242
      Nordic Ski11 mile1,138 ft
      		9

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Powell River?
      Powell River has 13 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Powell River?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Powell River are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Powell River?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Powell River are:
      • July (935 activities)
      • August (857 activities)
      • June (727 activities)
      Check the Powell River reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Powell River?
      There are 28 parking locations listed in Powell River. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Powell River?
      The longest trail in Powell River is Inland "Loon" Lake Trail at 7.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Powell River?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Powell River?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Powell River?
      ▼ How many trails are in Powell River?
      Powell River has a total of 512 trails. Of those, 472 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Powell River to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Powell River?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Powell River is Ev's Peak with 741 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Powell River?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Powell River is Civil Disobedience with 2,518 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Powell River?
      Powell River supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Powell River?
      The following bike services are available in Powell River:
      • Bike Shop (2)
      • Trail Association (1)
      • Club (1)
      Browse the full Powell River directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Powell River?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Powell River is West Lake Drypass with an average grade of 21.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Powell River?
      Yes, there are 9 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Powell River. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Powell River?
      The overall region status for Powell River is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 403 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 296
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 70
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 34
      • Closed: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Powell River?
      Yes, Powell River supports e-bike riding. There are 445 trails in Powell River that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Powell River?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Powell River?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Powell River are:
      • AM (489 activities)
      • XC (318 activities)
      • Gravel (35 activities)
      • DH (4 activities)
      • RD (4 activities)
      Check the Powell River activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Powell River?
      The highest summit in Powell River is Mount Albert at 8,343 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Powell River?
      There are 6 notable sights in Powell River. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Powell River.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Powell River?
      The most popular Strava segments in Powell River are:
      • Away from School (2,223 athletes)
      • Blue Connector to Game On (2,142 athletes)
      • Sewer Pipe (2,036 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Powell River.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Powell River?
      ▼ What trails are closed in Powell River?
      There are currently 3 closed trails in Powell River. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 296
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 70
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 34
      • Closed: 3
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Powell River?
      Yes, there are 74 accessible/adaptive trails in Powell River. View all adaptive trails in Powell River for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Powell River?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Powell River directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Powell River?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Powell River?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Powell River are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Powell River.
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