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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
488 trails
- E-Bike
469 trails
- Horse
259 trails
- Hike
458 trails
- Trail Running
449 trails
Region Details
- 99
- 6
- 100
- 180
- 53
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of 1 day
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 466
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 491
- Trails E-Bike
- 469
- Trails Horse
- 259
- Trails Hike
- 459
- Trails Trail Running
- 449
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 58
- Trails Observed Trials
- 22
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 36
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Total Distance
- 464 miles
- Total Descent
- 76,635 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,060 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,076 ft
- Reports
- 4,043
- Photos
- 2,077
- Ridden Counter
- 59,378
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
- 1
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Duck Lake Trails
- 1
- 13
- 51
- 8
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Gallagher Hill
- 1
- 3
- 11
- 2
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Millennium Park
- 3
- 33
- 22
- 2
- 1
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Mt. Mahony
- 8
- 9
- 11
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Penticton Street Maze
- 1
- 16
- 31
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Savary Island
- 12
- 1
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Suncoast
- 10
- 19
- 1
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Troubridge
- 4
- 1
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Vintage
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West Lake Trails
- 6
- 18
- 8
- 1
Popular Powell River Mountain Biking Trails
Powell River Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burley Loop | 9.1 km | |
| Maze Loop (Intermediate) ~1 hour | 10.4 km | |
| 1-1.5 hr XC Loop ) Farside -->Cable | 14.7 km | |
| QRCA Halloween BIG RIDERS 2022 | 6.7 km | |
| Bob's- Cream-Soda-Dodge Loop | 5.1 km | |
| Edgehill Mud Rip | 26.0 km | |
| Farmer's-Brazillian-Pest West Lake | 12.0 km | |
| Burley & Quick-E Loop | 12.0 km | |
| Happy Face Toonie Ride (PRCA Family Friendly) | 12.4 km | |
| QRCA Halloween Family Ride 2024 | 2.1 km |
Photos of Powell River Mountain Bike
trail: Inland "Loon" Lake Trail
107 |
Apr 11, 2022 @ 1:05am
Apr 11, 2022
trail: Sweetwater
81 |
Apr 10, 2022 @ 9:54am
Apr 10, 2022
trail: A48264 Road
50 |
Aug 7, 2021 @ 9:32pm
Aug 7, 2021
trail: Fairies Wear Boots
508 |
Mar 24, 2021 @ 8:50pm
Mar 24, 2021
trail: Fairies Wear Boots
504 |
Mar 24, 2021 @ 8:50pm
Mar 24, 2021
trail: Burly Climb
138 |
Aug 4, 2018 @ 9:16am
Aug 4, 2018
trail: Civil Disobedience
962 |
Jul 25, 2017 @ 4:08pm
Jul 25, 2017
trail: A48264 Road
58 |
May 14, 2017 @ 1:36pm
May 14, 2017Videos of Powell River Mountain Bike
trail: Mach Loonie
0:09 |
67 |
Apr 7, 2025
trail: Quick-E
3:02 |
14 |
Jan 7, 2025
trail: Fairies Wear Boots
0:18 |
332 |
Aug 4, 2023
trail: Civil Disobedience
0:48 |
719 |
Nov 23, 2021
trail: Death Rattle
0:00 |
407 |
Apr 9, 2020
trail: Civil Disobedience
0:00 |
1018 |
Apr 9, 2020
trail: Suicide Creek Trail
0:25 |
392 |
Jun 23, 2019
trail: Bob's Yer Uncle
0:00 |
336 |
Apr 25, 2018
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Story | Jul 4, 2025 @ 5:06pm Jul 4, 2025 | Unknown | ocoatta | completely overgrown | |
| ANW Civil Access | Jun 26, 2025 @ 3:13pm Jun 26, 2025 | Dry | adrifilmmaker |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kʷukʷum | Jul 10, 2025 @ 1:18pm 1 day | Ideal | billygotgruf | ||
| kʷukʷum | Jul 10, 2025 @ 1:18pm 1 day | Ideal | billygotgruf | ||
| In The Meantime | Jul 10, 2025 @ 1:18pm 1 day | Ideal | billygotgruf | ||
| Fairies Wear Boots | Jul 10, 2025 @ 1:18pm 1 day | Ideal | billygotgruf | ||
| kʷukʷum | Jul 10, 2025 @ 1:18pm 1 day | Ideal | billygotgruf | ||
| Yaroshuk | Jul 10, 2025 @ 1:54pm 1 day | Dry | kaimikkelsen | ||
| Rehab | Jul 8, 2025 @ 7:40pm 3 days | Variable | NoFame | ||
| West Lake Trail "Knee Knocker" | Jul 7, 2025 @ 6:36pm Jul 7, 2025 | Ideal | sofakingdom | ||
| Nerd Trap | Jul 7, 2025 @ 6:36pm Jul 7, 2025 | Ideal | sofakingdom | ||
| No Fool ... | Jul 7, 2025 @ 6:36pm Jul 7, 2025 | Ideal | sofakingdom |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lennoxen | wishlist | route | activity #75658758 | Jul 11, 2025 @ 8:03am 6 hours |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #75639918 | Jul 10, 2025 @ 11:00pm 15 hours |
| billygotgruf | add | report | activity #75638774 and 4 more | Jul 10, 2025 @ 10:11pm 16 hours |
| billygotgruf | comment | report | activity #75638751 | Jul 10, 2025 @ 10:10pm 16 hours |
| Bluefin11 | add | report | activity #75626175 | Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:28pm 21 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Thank you! | Jul 10, 2025 @ 10:10pm 16 hours | ||
| trail | A good start, but a very odd trail as it... | Jul 8, 2025 @ 10:50am Jul 8, 2025 | ||
| trail | hike-a-bike up and down. double black moves on... | Jul 4, 2025 @ 12:30pm Jul 4, 2025 | ||
| trail | Steep and deep and still tons of dirt.... | Jul 1, 2025 @ 9:15pm Jul 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Trails like this are hard to find outside of a... | Jul 1, 2025 @ 9:03pm Jul 1, 2025 |
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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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- Mahony Bike Co
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 488 | 382 miles | 56,371 ft | 167 miles | 6,037 ft | #190 | #33 | 1,895 | 4,040 | 49 | 30,187 | |
| E-Bike | 469 | 430 miles | 67,297 ft | 187 miles | 6,037 ft | #79 | #21 | 14 | 3,478 | 12 | 1,612 | |
| Horse | 259 | 223 miles | 28,274 ft | 93 miles | 6,037 ft | #17 | #1 | 1 | 1,111 | 54 | ||
| Hike | 458 | 388 miles | 63,392 ft | 169 miles | 6,060 ft | #155 | #29 | 149 | 3,809 | 3 | 6,606 | |
| Trail Running | 449 | 368 miles | 63,888 ft | 165 miles | 6,060 ft | #154 | #29 | 9 | 3,858 | 5 | 3,887 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 56 | 111 miles | 8,264 ft | 44 miles | 2,352 ft | 8 | 446 | 320 | ||||
| Observed Trials | 22 | 33 miles | 2,464 ft | 10 miles | 2,283 ft | 33 | 1 | 169 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 36 | 94 miles | 6,598 ft | 38 miles | 2,306 ft | 4 | 378 | 196 | ||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 17 miles | 161 ft | 3 miles | 1,952 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 4 miles | 20 ft | 1,168 ft | 1,214 ft | 1 | 26 |
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