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SaveSome 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.
Links
Files
- powell river recreation map.pdf (4.97 MB)
- powell river trail system map.pdf (910 KB)
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
471 trails
- E-Bike
445 trails
- Gravel Bike
162 trails
- Adaptive Bike
72 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Horse
241 trails
- Hike
448 trails
- Trail Running
444 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
46 trails
- Observed Trials
16 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
34 trails
Region Details
- 99
- 6
- 110
- 198
- 54
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of 1 day
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 511
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 471
- Trails E-Bike
- 445
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 162
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 72
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 241
- Trails Hike
- 448
- Trails Trail Running
- 444
- 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
- 515 miles
- Total Descent
- 84,784 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,064 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,076 ft
- Reports
- 4,487
- Photos
- 2,247
- Completed Counter
- 82,239
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
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Blue Ridge
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- 2
- 1
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Duck Lake Trails
- 1
- 13
- 53
- 8
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Gallagher Hill
- 1
- 5
- 11
- 2
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Millennium Park
- 3
- 33
- 22
- 2
- 1
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Mt. Mahony
- 8
- 19
- 17
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Penticton Street Maze
- 1
- 16
- 32
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Savary Island
- 12
- 1
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Suncoast
- 10
- 20
- 1
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Troubridge
- 4
- 1
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Vintage
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West Lake Trails
- 6
- 19
- 8
- 1
Popular Powell River Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 1,565 •
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.
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 1,329 ft • 108 ft • 1,294 •
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 , , Bounty Hunter, and .
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,024 ft • 60 ft • 1,185 •
Machine-built, single track . 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 many...
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 1,542 ft • 0 ft • 1,034 •
Fun fast techy trail used mostly as the pre-trail for . 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 back up to the top...
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 2,749 ft • 3 ft • 977 •
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!
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 4,961 ft • 400 ft • 860 •
4th-section of Kwukwum trail. Construction completed Fall 2024
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 2,448 ft • 28 ft • 854 •
Machine-built, single track flow trail. Begins with a short 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...
Powell River Mountain Bike Routes
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.
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...
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...
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...
Burley & Quick-E Loop Featured
★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 1,788 ft • 2 •
Push up. Enjoy the Down. Burley AND makes you go up the climb twice but it is sooo worth it.
Photos of Powell River Mountain Bike
Videos of Powell River Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Blue | Aug 14, 2026 @ 8:23am (America/Vancouver) Aug 14, 2026 | Unknown | ocoatta | closed for falling north of hammil main | |
| Edgehill School Experimental Forest | Aug 10, 2026 @ 9:33pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 10, 2026 | Unknown | michel1963 | Overgrown vegetation, mostly blackberries... | |
| Larsen's Landing | Aug 8, 2026 @ 10:47pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 8, 2026 | Dry | lacinato | Large tree down across trail, blocking... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammil Main | Aug 18, 2026 @ 7:32pm (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Very Dry | bikebb | ||
| Bogie's | Aug 18, 2026 @ 7:32pm (America/Vancouver) 1 day | Dry | bikebb | ||
| Quaver | Aug 13, 2026 @ 8:24pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 13, 2026 | Dry | iceman-paul | ||
| Civil Disobedience | Aug 12, 2026 @ 4:16pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 12, 2026 | Ideal | michel1963 | ||
| Ogres Wear Flip Flops | Aug 10, 2026 @ 1:23pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 10, 2026 | Dry | michel1963 | ||
| Almost There | Aug 8, 2026 @ 6:02am (America/Vancouver) Aug 8, 2026 | Ideal | riderenew72 | ||
| Retrograde | Aug 3, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 3, 2026 | Ideal | jahroo | ||
| Seek | Aug 3, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 3, 2026 | Ideal | jahroo | ||
| Retro Grade New exit | Aug 3, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 3, 2026 | Ideal | jahroo | ||
| Fairies Wear Boots | Aug 3, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 3, 2026 | Ideal | jahroo |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaylorOliveira | wishlist | trail | activity #101865777 | Aug 19, 2026 @ 12:36pm 9 hours |
| cmcyukon | ridden | trail | activity #101854414 | Aug 19, 2026 @ 10:05am 11 hours |
| bikebb | add | report | activity #101834864 | Aug 19, 2026 @ 4:59am 16 hours |
| bikebb | add | report | activity #101834863 | Aug 19, 2026 @ 4:59am 16 hours |
| lukeolson13 | wishlist | trail | activity #101823010 | Aug 18, 2026 @ 11:08pm 22 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | First timer, I was very surprised this was a... | Aug 13, 2026 @ 9:37pm Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | I’m new to area. When riding this trail I... | Aug 13, 2026 @ 9:33pm Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Removed a few minor obstacles along the way. ... | Aug 8, 2026 @ 6:02am Aug 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | Best green in BC | Aug 1, 2026 @ 9:16pm Aug 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | Just did 3/4 of the loop without knowing I was... | Aug 1, 2026 @ 5:56pm Aug 1, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Powell River Bike & Skate Park | skill park | Powell River |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Qathet Regional Cycling Association
![Qathet Regional Cycling Association]()
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Suncoast CyclesBike Shop
![Suncoast Cycles]()
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Taws Bike GarageBike Shop
![Taws Bike Garage]()
Local Trail Supporters
- Powell River
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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 | 471 | 414 miles | 62,552 ft | 181 miles | 6,063 ft | #112 | #13 | 2,021 | 4,483 | 53 | 37,608 | |
| E-Bike | 445 | 433 miles | 69,114 ft | 190 miles | 6,037 ft | #94 | #15 | 18 | 3,950 | 23 | 2,808 | |
| Gravel Bike | 162 | 241 miles | 17,054 ft | 88 miles | 4,393 ft | #123 | #10 | 533 | 15 | 487 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 72 | 92 miles | 7,254 ft | 35 miles | 2,415 ft | #245 | #17 | 402 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 3 miles | 1,299 ft | 2 miles | 1,722 ft | #1,283 | #37 | 3 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Horse | 241 | 220 miles | 27,402 ft | 92 miles | 6,037 ft | #62 | #3 | 1 | 1,136 | 62 | ||
| Hike | 448 | 432 miles | 69,839 ft | 185 miles | 6,063 ft | #111 | #10 | 167 | 4,196 | 6 | 8,067 | |
| Trail Running | 444 | 417 miles | 70,669 ft | 181 miles | 6,063 ft | #161 | #14 | 26 | 4,247 | 6 | 5,350 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 46 | 130 miles | 9,826 ft | 48 miles | 2,730 ft | #85 | #19 | 8 | 481 | 488 | ||
| Observed Trials | 16 | 47 miles | 2,566 ft | 11 miles | 2,661 ft | #31 | #10 | 46 | 1 | 171 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 34 | 111 miles | 8,061 ft | 42 miles | 2,680 ft | #45 | #7 | 4 | 393 | 217 | ||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 18 miles | 161 ft | 3 miles | 4,229 ft | 4 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 5 miles | 20 ft | 1,168 ft | 3,540 ft | 1 | 29 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 1 mile | 1,138 ft | 2 | 42 | |||||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 1 mile | 1,138 ft | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Powell River
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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:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Powell River?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Powell River are:
- Fairies Wear Boots (4.7/5)
- kʷukʷum (4.7/5)
- Fungi (4.7/5)
- Quaver (4.7/5)
- kʷukʷum (4.6/5)
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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 (899 activities)
- August (731 activities)
- June (547 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Powell River?
There are 28 parking locations listed in Powell River. The most popular parking spots are:
- Mahony Trail Network Parking Lot
- Squirrel Crossing
- "The Maze" Parking
- Parking
- Parking (North end of Blue)
Activities
- Powell River Mountain Biking Trails
- Powell River E-Biking Trails
- Powell River Gravel Biking Trails
- Powell River Adaptive Biking Trails
- Powell River Horseback Trails
- Powell River Hiking Trails
- Powell River Trail Running Trails
- Powell River Dirtbiking Trails
- Powell River Observed Trials Trails
- Powell River ATVing/Offroading Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- CABIN: (Knuckleheads) A-Branch
- HUT: Fairview Bay Cabin
- HUT: Confederation Lake Cabin
- HUT: Golden Stanley Cabin
- HUT: Troubridge Cabin
- HUT: Manzanita Bluffs Cabin
- HUT: Tin Hat Cabin
- HUT: Walts Hill Cabin
- HUT: Fiddle Head Farm Cabin
- CABIN: (Knuckleheads) Vic Cole Lodge
- Mount Albert (2,543 m)
- Blackfin Peak (2,480 m)
- Mount Thomas (2,463 m)
- By canadaka
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