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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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SaveRichmond trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often gravelly. Scenery includes creeks. Many trails are family friendly.
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- Mountain Bike
35 trails
- E-Bike
23 trails
- Adaptive Bike
21 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
8 trails
- Hike
35 trails
- Trail Running
35 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 28
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Sep 27, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 35
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 35
- Trails E-Bike
- 23
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 35
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 21
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 35
- Trails Trail Running
- 35
- Total Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 280 ft
- Total Vertical
- 36 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 37 ft
- Reports
- 121
- Photos
- 43
- Completed Counter
- 12,156
Popular Richmond Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,173 ft • 15 ft • 1,461 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,587 ft • 8 ft • 940 •
Popular white difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,798 ft • 4 ft • 755 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,487 ft • 11 ft • 634 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 5 ft • 520 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 331 ft • 0 ft • 479 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 21 ft • 400 •
Popular white difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 1,365 ft • 0 ft • 400 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Richmond Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.0 • 45 miles • 810 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
1010101 1of12 BC - 01a Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR), BC to Mission, BC (Sun Valley Trout Park Inc) 74km
• 14 miles • 386 ft • 3 •
• 2 miles • 3 ft • 0 •
• 5 miles • 14 ft • 0 •
• 8 miles • 251 ft • 1 •
• 4 miles • 2 ft • 0 •
Photos of Richmond Mountain Bike
Videos of Richmond Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Port Royal River Trail | Sep 27, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Vancouver) Sep 27, 2026 | Ideal | CraigHinCA | ||
| Airport Gravel | Jul 9, 2026 @ 4:10pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 9, 2026 | Wet | DougrJJYdS | ||
| Airport Road Gravel | Jul 9, 2026 @ 4:10pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 9, 2026 | Wet | DougrJJYdS | ||
| McConachie Connector | Aug 7, 2025 @ 2:28pm Aug 7, 2025 | Unknown | Dykmanchad101 | ||
| South Dyke Trail | Jul 1, 2025 @ 8:57am Jul 1, 2025 | Dry | Dawgprimo15 | ||
| South Dyke Trail | Jul 1, 2025 @ 8:57am Jul 1, 2025 | Dry | Dawgprimo15 | ||
| North Arm Bridge Bikeway | Apr 23, 2025 @ 11:01am Apr 23, 2025 | Dry | AndrewBW9bd7 | ||
| Annacis Channel West Bridge | Apr 12, 2025 @ 10:47am Apr 12, 2025 | Ideal | awhite76 | ||
| Middle Arm Trail | Jul 19, 2024 @ 1:43pm Jul 19, 2024 | Dry | Konstantin604 | ||
| West Dyke Trail | Jul 19, 2024 @ 1:43pm Jul 19, 2024 | Dry | Konstantin604 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| awhite76 | vote | trail | activity #105401367 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 6:37am Oct 7, 2026 |
| CraigHinCA | add | report | activity #104747603 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 3:58pm Sep 27, 2026 |
| JoeyDT5XWr | ridden | trail | activity #101742670 | Aug 17, 2026 @ 8:39pm Aug 17, 2026 |
| DougrJJYdS | add | report | activity #98817186 and 1 more | Jul 9, 2026 @ 4:10pm Jul 9, 2026 |
| angwagner | ridden | trail | activity #95220550 and 1 more | May 21, 2026 @ 8:28pm May 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Nice | Feb 19, 2022 @ 9:57pm Feb 19, 2022 | ||
| report | Yup | Sep 26, 2021 @ 11:02am Sep 26, 2021 | ||
| skillpark | Skated this a dozen years ago, or so. Good... | Jul 18, 2020 @ 12:18pm Jul 18, 2020 | ||
| trail | Watch for cracks in the trail...2'across and... | Jul 6, 2019 @ 12:31pm Jul 6, 2019 | ||
| skillpark | They would only rebuild the park in May every... | Apr 4, 2018 @ 10:44pm Apr 4, 2018 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge13 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge13 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Richmond Bike Park | skill park | Richmond | |
| River Road Skatepark | skill park | Richmond | |
| Railway Granville Bike Park | skill park | Richmond |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Krusty's Bicycles/ Cap's RichmondBike Shop
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Village BikesBike Shop
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 | 35 | 34 miles | 279 ft | 8 miles | 36 ft | #2,251 | #74 | 42 | 121 | 1 | 19,352 | |
| E-Bike | 23 | 28 miles | 230 ft | 6 miles | 30 ft | #3,807 | #93 | 120 | 3 | 927 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 35 | 34 miles | 279 ft | 8 miles | 36 ft | #2,306 | #77 | 2 | 209 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 21 | 26 miles | 197 ft | 6 miles | 30 ft | #1,933 | #50 | 54 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 8 | 12 miles | 79 ft | 2 miles | 26 ft | #1,859 | #58 | |||||
| Hike | 35 | 34 miles | 279 ft | 8 miles | 36 ft | #5,318 | #123 | 121 | 151 | |||
| Trail Running | 35 | 34 miles | 279 ft | 8 miles | 36 ft | #4,395 | #109 | 121 | 1,787 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Richmond?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Richmond are:
- South Dyke Trail (4.1/5)
- Railway Avenue Greenway (4.1/5)
- South Dyke Trail (4.1/5)
- Annacis Channel West Bridge (3.7/5)
- North Arm Bridge Bikeway (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Richmond?
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What is the longest trail in Richmond?
The longest trail in Richmond is Westminster Highway at 3.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Richmond?
The best hiking trails in Richmond are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Richmond?
The best trail running trails in Richmond are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Richmond?
Richmond has a total of 35 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Richmond to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Richmond?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Richmond is BCIT Aero Trail with 27 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Richmond?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Richmond is Templeton Trailway with 30 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Richmond?
Richmond supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Richmond?
The following bike services are available in Richmond:
- Bike Shop (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Richmond?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Richmond is River Drive with an average grade of 0.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Richmond?
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Are the trails open in Richmond?
The overall region status for Richmond is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 26 trails:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Richmond?
Yes, Richmond supports e-bike riding. There are 19 trails in Richmond 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 Richmond?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Richmond are: View all mountain biking routes in Richmond.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Richmond?
The most popular Strava segments in Richmond are:
- Canada Line Bridge South Mid Span (LAS) (27,832 athletes)
- Skytrain south (26,682 athletes)
- Escape Velocity Skytrain (26,121 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Richmond?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Richmond. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Richmond?
Yes, there are 21 accessible/adaptive trails in Richmond. View all adaptive trails in Richmond for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Richmond?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Richmond are:
- Railway Avenue Greenway
- South Dyke Trail
- South Dyke Trail
- North Arm Bridge Bikeway
- Airport Road Connector
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Richmond?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Richmond are:
- Railway Avenue Greenway (5/5)
- South Dyke Trail (5/5)
- South Dyke Trail (5/5)
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