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Activity Recordings
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
Activity Recordings
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- Nordic Ski
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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
- 2012 BC Bike Race Route.pdf (1.22 MB)
- powell river recreation map.pdf (4.97 MB)
- powell river trail system map.pdf (910 KB)
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
367 trails
- E-Bike
105 trails
- Hike
355 trails
- Trail Running
347 trails
- Horse
240 trails
Region Details
- 77
- 3
- 91
- 155
- 35
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 8, 2022
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 385
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 367
- Trails E-Bike
- 105
- Trails Hike
- 355
- Trails Trail Running
- 347
- Trails Horse
- 240
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 13
- Trails Observed Trials
- 3
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 9
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Total Distance
- 368 miles
- Total Descent
- 67,580 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,037 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,076 ft
- Reports
- 2,266
- Photos
- 1,182
- Ridden Counter
- 28,769
Articles
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
- 1
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Duck Lake Trails
- 1
- 20
- 43
- 5
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Gallagher Hill
- 1
- 8
- 1
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Millennium Park
- 1
- 29
- 20
- 2
- 1
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Mt. Mahony
- 4
- 5
- 9
- 1
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Penticton Street Maze
- 16
- 31
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Suncoast
- 10
- 18
- 1
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Troubridge
- 3
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Vintage
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West Lake Trails
- 6
- 16
- 4
- 1
Popular Powell River Mountain Biking Trails
Powell River Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burley & Quick-E Loop | 7 miles | |
| Burley Loop | 6 miles | |
| Maze Loop (Intermediate) ~1 hour | 6 miles | |
| 1-1.5 hr XC Loop ) Farside -->Cable | 9 miles | |
| Bob's- Cream-Soda-Dodge Loop | 3 miles | |
| Farmer's-Brazillian-Pest West Lake | 7 miles | |
| Edgehill Mud Rip | 16 miles | |
| Happy Face Toonie Ride (PRCA Family Friendly) | 8 miles | |
| RD give a fiver ride | 4 miles | |
| RD Fiver hike | 3 miles |
Photos of Powell River Mountain Bike
trail: Inland "Loon" Lake Trail
27 |
Apr 11, 2022 @ 1:05am
Apr 11, 2022
trail: Sweetwater
8 |
Apr 10, 2022 @ 9:54am
Apr 10, 2022
trail: A48264 Road
21 |
Aug 7, 2021 @ 9:32pm
Aug 7, 2021
trail: Fairies Wear Boots
157 |
Mar 24, 2021 @ 8:50pm
Mar 24, 2021
trail: Fairies Wear Boots
163 |
Mar 24, 2021 @ 8:50pm
Mar 24, 2021
trail: Burly
93 |
Aug 4, 2018 @ 9:16am
Aug 4, 2018
trail: Civil Disobedience
556 |
Jul 25, 2017 @ 4:08pm
Jul 25, 2017
trail: A48264 Road
32 |
May 14, 2017 @ 1:36pm
May 14, 2017Videos of Powell River Mountain Bike
trail: Civil Disobedience
158 |
Nov 23, 2021
trail: Death Rattle
1:00 |
262 |
Apr 9, 2020
trail: Civil Disobedience
1:00 |
599 |
Apr 9, 2020
trail: Suicide Creek Trail
0:25 |
329 |
Jun 23, 2019
trail: Bob's Yer Uncle
1:00 |
289 |
Apr 25, 2018
2:21 |
286 |
Jul 13, 2017
trail: Valentine's Arrow (Pit)
3:14 |
259 |
Jun 27, 2017
trail: McFall Creek Trail
0:10 |
211 |
Apr 30, 2017
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge's Way | Aug 10, 2022 @ 5:48pm 2 days | Dry | islandnancy | Overgrown and lots of downed logs etc. ... | |
| Nassichuk | Aug 1, 2022 @ 6:10pm Aug 1, 2022 | Prevalent Mud | apinch | Major Water drainage issue on top section... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgehill Main (fully deactivated) | Aug 10, 2022 @ 7:48am 3 days | Ideal | werelnon | ||
| Bob's Yer Uncle | Aug 10, 2022 @ 7:48am 3 days | Ideal | werelnon | ||
| Bob's Your Brother | Aug 10, 2022 @ 7:48am 3 days | Ideal | werelnon | ||
| Fairies Wear Boots | Aug 8, 2022 @ 9:57am Aug 8, 2022 | Very Dry | JasonDidcott | ||
| Suicide Creek Trail | Aug 6, 2022 @ 12:47pm Aug 6, 2022 | Dry | The-Merm | ||
| Zevier's | Aug 5, 2022 @ 9:15am Aug 5, 2022 | Ideal | sofakingdom | ||
| Game Over | Aug 5, 2022 @ 9:15am Aug 5, 2022 | Ideal | sofakingdom | ||
| Pest | Aug 5, 2022 @ 9:15am Aug 5, 2022 | Ideal | sofakingdom | ||
| Nassichuk spur | Aug 1, 2022 @ 6:09pm Aug 1, 2022 | Dry | apinch | ||
| Crater | Aug 1, 2022 @ 10:08am Aug 1, 2022 | Dry | Mattmc76 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | rsmisko | add | photo | in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada | Aug 12, 2022 @ 10:11am 10 hours |
| rsmisko | comment | trail | I Was Supposed to be Working On the House | Aug 12, 2022 @ 10:11am 10 hours |
 | islandnancy | add | report | Edge's Way | Aug 10, 2022 @ 5:48pm 2 days |
 | BrianTMullis | vote | trail | Duck Lake Branch 1 | Aug 10, 2022 @ 4:28pm 2 days |
| werelnon | add | report | Edgehill Main (fully deactivated) and 2 more | Aug 10, 2022 @ 10:29am 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Great trail with a few line options depending... | Aug 12, 2022 @ 10:11am 10 hours | ||
| trail | Top section of trail was impassable due to mud... | Aug 1, 2022 @ 5:55pm Aug 1, 2022 | ||
 | trail | Such an awesome trail. Combined with... | Jul 31, 2022 @ 9:50pm Jul 31, 2022 | ||
 | trail | ok - thanks - some the GPS for SCT was somehow... | Jul 16, 2022 @ 9:08pm Jul 16, 2022 | ||
| trail | I may be blind but according to the GPS after... | Jul 16, 2022 @ 8:58pm Jul 16, 2022 |
Local Badges
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Big Ride 30k919 awarded -
10 Blue Trails215 awarded -
10 Green Trails84 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge43 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k21 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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- Powell River
Pinkbike Articles
Jul 25, 2019
8 Days, 8 Life Lessons - BC Bike Race 2019
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
Oct 19, 2016
BC Bucket List: The Sunshine Coast
Mountains, oceans, lakes, rivers, and beaches – the Sunshine Coast boasts them in breathtaking abundance and beauty.
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 367 | 310 miles | 53,612 ft | 139 miles | 6,037 ft | #196 | #33 | 1,092 | 2,266 | 35 | 15,845 | |
| E-Bike | 105 | 66 miles | 11,598 ft | 28 miles | 2,303 ft | #179 | #22 | 1,728 | 5 | 377 | ||
| Hike | 355 | 355 miles | 61,890 ft | 157 miles | 6,037 ft | #151 | #28 | 75 | 2,218 | 4 | 3,110 | |
| Trail Running | 347 | 331 miles | 59,580 ft | 148 miles | 6,037 ft | #152 | #28 | 9 | 2,217 | 4 | 1,235 | |
| Horse | 240 | 226 miles | 37,415 ft | 100 miles | 6,037 ft | #13 | #1 | 1 | 731 | 24 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 13 | 19 miles | 794 ft | 4 miles | 2,303 ft | 4 | 370 | 46 | ||||
| Observed Trials | 3 | 4 miles | 177 ft | 4,406 ft | 781 ft | 9 | 19 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 9 | 13 miles | 597 ft | 3 miles | 2,133 ft | 1 | 366 | 109 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 4 miles | 20 ft | 1,168 ft | 1,214 ft | 10 |
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