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SaveRegional District Okanagan-Similkameen. Important population centres include the district municipality of Summerland, the towns of Oliver, Osoyoos, and Princeton, and the village of Keremeos.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
126 trails
- E-Bike
37 trails
- Horse
66 trails
- Hike
247 trails
- Trail Running
242 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
42 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
33 trails
- Snowmobile
17 trails
- Snowshoe
53 trails
- Downhill Ski
42 trails
- Backcountry Ski
81 trails
- Nordic Ski
77 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 317
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 126
- Trails E-Bike
- 37
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 96
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 17
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 66
- Trails Hike
- 247
- Trails Trail Running
- 242
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 42
- Trails Observed Trials
- 7
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 33
- Trails Snowmobile
- 17
- Trails Snowshoe
- 53
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 42
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 81
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 77
- Total Distance
- 622 miles
- Total Descent
- 120,326 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,297 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,601 ft
- Reports
- 215
- Photos
- 319
- Completed Counter
- 12,471
Popular Trail Networks
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- Hedley (1)
- Keremeos (17)
- Princeton (53)
- Bankeir (11)
- China Ridge (28)
- Lodestone Lake Recreation Site (2)
- Wilderness Trails (6)
- Tulameen (16)
- E.C.Manning Provincial Park (15)
- Kane Valley Trails (24)
Popular Similkameen Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 5 miles • 706 ft • 109 •
Parker is a singletrack XC trail constructed for family enjoyment. The trail is named after Parker William Thompson who’s birth coincided with the commencement of trail construction. The trail was named after Parker in appreciation of...
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 66 ft • 93 •
The new mountain bike Rail Trail originates on the China Ridge Trail network and joins with the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR). “It has challenges, but has been built to accommodate more than just the extreme cyclists who...
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 4,715 ft • 25 ft • 82 •
The new mountain bike Rail Trail originates on the China Ridge Trail network and joins with the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR). “It has challenges, but has been built to accommodate more than just the extreme cyclists who...
• 90 ★ 1.0 • 2 miles • 71 ft • 69 •
A forest service road that connects Lightning Lakes campground to the Poland Lake trailhead. It can also be ridden in a loop with North Gibson.
• 95 ★ 1.0 • 1 mile • 134 ft • 66 •
Popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 1.7 • 3 miles • 1,431 ft • 60 •
Climbs up through the ski resort from the Strawberry Flats parking lot. Lots of great views and alpine flowers in the right season.
• 70 ★ 1.0 • 2 miles • 527 ft • 49 •
A forest service road that connects Lightning Lakes campground to the Poland Lake trailhead. It can also be used as a loop when ridden with South Gibson. Can be ridden either direction.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 17 ft • 43 • • hike
The West Similkameen trail is one of the busy trails in the park. The trailhead is located at the bridge crossing the Similkameen River approximately 1 km from Hwy 3 along the Gibson Pass Road. This trail is the connection for the Windy...
Similkameen Mountain Bike Routes
Whipsaw Trail Featured
★ 2.7 • 62 miles • 7,063 ft • 2 • Loop •
The infamous Whipsaw Trail BIgger bikes consider doing this counter clockwise starting from Tulameen side...
★ 5.0 • 26 miles • 2,960 ft • 5 • Loop •
Chugger is an annual memorial ride to commemorate the inspirational work Duncan MacKenzie completed at...
4 miles • 51 ft • 11 • Loop •
Osprey Lake Loop follows the KVR Trail and Princeton-Summerland Highway looping around Osprey Lake. Can be...
3 miles • 48 ft • 0 •
Osprey Lake Loop follows the KVR on the south side of Osprey Lake and the Princeton-Summerland Rd on the...
★ 1.0 • 3 miles • 76 ft • 4 • Loop •
Loop of Link Lake can be done in either direction. Highest elevation on south side of route. Mix of rail...
Photos of Similkameen Mountain Bike
Videos of Similkameen Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donkey Trail Hedley | Oct 22, 2026 @ 6:57pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 22, 2026 | Very Dry | upperbench | can confirm that the gulley crossing is... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ikendothis | update | trail | activity #107007293 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 7:44am 2 days |
| ikendothis | update | trail | activity #107006964 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 7:40am 2 days |
| ricksroutes | wishlist | trail | activity #106780720 | Oct 28, 2026 @ 5:34pm Oct 28, 2026 |
| FilipStarcevic | ridden | trail | activity #106525277 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 2:57pm Oct 24, 2026 |
| upperbench | add | report | activity #106415367 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 6:59pm Oct 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | C'mon....an old Cove guy like you should have... | Sep 23, 2025 @ 3:10pm Sep 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great little ride. Really enjoyed the trail... | May 7, 2025 @ 10:45am May 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | Lots of trees down on east end of trail. At... | Dec 24, 2024 @ 10:36am Dec 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | Loved this trail. A great ride especially with... | Aug 11, 2024 @ 8:19pm Aug 11, 2024 | ||
| trail | The bridge just west of Princeton was clearly... | Jul 25, 2024 @ 2:16pm Jul 25, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails2 awarded -
Top 10 Trails0 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k70 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Princeton Bike Park | skill park | Princeton | |
| Hampton Campground Bike Park | skill park |
Local Trail Supporters
- Similkameen Trails Society
Local Trail Association
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 | 126 | 305 miles | 43,927 ft | 128 miles | 5,259 ft | 263 | 200 | 6 | 2,258 | |||
| E-Bike | 37 | 125 miles | 14,875 ft | 47 miles | 4,432 ft | 3 | 139 | 3 | 205 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 96 | 242 miles | 31,775 ft | 100 miles | 5,259 ft | 24 | 29 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 17 | 76 miles | 3,310 ft | 22 miles | 4,908 ft | 17 | 1 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 607 ft | 1 mile | 604 ft | |||||||
| Horse | 66 | 170 miles | 18,852 ft | 68 miles | 4,406 ft | 2 | 69 | 2 | 11 | |||
| Hike | 247 | 532 miles | 93,251 ft | 215 miles | 7,297 ft | 41 | 212 | 4 | 3,129 | |||
| Trail Running | 242 | 527 miles | 92,838 ft | 214 miles | 7,297 ft | 4 | 210 | 6 | 991 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 42 | 151 miles | 22,103 ft | 64 miles | 4,173 ft | 54 | 4 | 318 | ||||
| Observed Trials | 7 | 77 miles | 6,650 ft | 26 miles | 4,173 ft | 13 | 1 | 8 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 33 | 142 miles | 19,098 ft | 58 miles | 4,173 ft | 5 | 51 | 4 | 91 | |||
| Snowmobile | 17 | 67 miles | 11,594 ft | 35 miles | 3,625 ft | 5 | 4 | 68 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 53 | 121 miles | 19,334 ft | 44 miles | 5,928 ft | 17 | 239 | |||||
| Downhill Ski | 42 | 15 miles | 14,577 ft | 12 miles | 1,814 ft | 3 | 915 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 81 | 139 miles | 36,033 ft | 54 miles | 6,342 ft | 1 | 14 | 888 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 77 | 125 miles | 19,465 ft | 62 miles | 3,911 ft | 19 | 713 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Similkameen?
Similkameen has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Similkameen?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Similkameen are:
- Parker Trail (4.2/5)
- West Similkameen Trail (4.1/5)
- Fireman (4.1/5)
- Barry's Trail (4.1/5)
- Menzies Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the longest trail in Similkameen?
The longest trail in Similkameen is Monument 83 at 9.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Similkameen?
The best hiking trails in Similkameen are:
- Lightning Lake Trail
- Unknown Trail
- Frosty Mountain Trail (To Campground)
- Frosty Mountain Trail (To Summit)
- Three Brothers Mountain Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Similkameen?
The best trail running trails in Similkameen are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Similkameen?
The best dirtbiking trails in Similkameen are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Similkameen?
Similkameen has a total of 315 trails. Of those, 124 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Similkameen to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Similkameen?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Similkameen is Monument 83 with 3,510 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Similkameen?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Similkameen is Donkey Trail with 3,351 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Similkameen?
Similkameen supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Similkameen?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Similkameen is Webster creek to meadow rock with an average grade of 12.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Similkameen?
Yes, there are 15 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Similkameen. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Similkameen?
The overall region status for Similkameen is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 64 trails:
- Clear / Green: 49
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 7
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Similkameen?
Yes, Similkameen supports e-bike riding. There are 33 trails in Similkameen 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 Similkameen?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Similkameen are: View all mountain biking routes in Similkameen.
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What is the highest summit in Similkameen?
The highest summit in Similkameen is Grimface Mountain at 8,629 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Similkameen?
There are 9 notable sights in Similkameen. Some of the top sights include:
- Rickety Bridge
- Manning Park Lodge
- Nordic Centre / Loon Lagoon Swimming Pool
- The Last Resort
- Rainbow Bridge
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Similkameen?
The most popular Strava segments in Similkameen are:
- South Gibson Down (107 athletes)
- Gibson North Nerdic climb (72 athletes)
- Windy Joe Descent (70 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Similkameen?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Similkameen. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 49
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 7
- Closed: 2
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Are there local clubs or events in Similkameen?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Similkameen directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Similkameen?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Similkameen are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Similkameen?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Similkameen are:
- Deer Valley (3.5/5)
- Keremeos Connector Promenade (3/5)
- Cawston Dike (3/5)
Activities
- Similkameen Mountain Biking Trails
- Similkameen E-Biking Trails
- Similkameen Horseback Trails
- Similkameen Hiking Trails
- Similkameen Trail Running Trails
- Similkameen Dirtbiking Trails
- Similkameen ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Similkameen Snowmobiling Trails
- Similkameen Snowshoeing Trails
- Similkameen Skiing Trails
- Similkameen Backcountry Skiing Trails
- Similkameen Nordic Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Buckhorn Campground Camping
- Strike Lake Campground Camping
- Blackwell Peak Summit
- Three Brothers Mountain Summit
- Hampton Campground Camping
- Bare Tree Cabin
- Sunrise Blind Cabin
- Noon Blind Cabin
- Chain Lake West Camping
- Mount Kelly Summit
- Grimface Mountain (8,629 ft)
- Lakeview Mountain (8,586 ft)
- Stone City (8,540 ft)
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