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SaveAs one of B.C's largest growing municipalities, of its own modest size, Sooke is poised to become the outdoor recreation capital of Vancouver Island- with mountain biking as the prominent jewel in its heavily encrusted crown.
The region includes Sooke, East Sooke, Otter Point and most of the Sooke Hills.
The region includes Sooke, East Sooke, Otter Point and most of the Sooke Hills.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
58 trails
- E-Bike
37 trails
- Gravel Bike
32 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Horse
17 trails
- Hike
148 trails
- Trail Running
147 trails
Region Details
- 15
- 3
- 16
- 21
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Aug 2, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 160
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 58
- Trails E-Bike
- 37
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 32
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 17
- Trails Hike
- 148
- Trails Trail Running
- 147
- Total Distance
- 142 miles
- Total Descent
- 25,352 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,192 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,195 ft
- Reports
- 1,382
- Photos
- 358
- Completed Counter
- 24,008
Sub Regions
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Harbourview
- 4
- 11
- 1
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Sooke Hills Wilderness
- 7
- 1
Popular Sooke Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 1,371 ft • 0 ft • 1,196 •
Continuation from , finishing trail to the Harbourview trail network. Flowing and steep trail with bermed corners, rolling drops and more. A great way to end the ride! Drops right to the parking lot.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 3,711 ft • 99 ft • 1,163 •
Finishing trails to the Harbourview network, short climb then a mix of short drops & rock rolls.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,764 ft • 80 ft • 1,031 •
Continuation of the spicy route down the front side of Mt Manuel Quimper. A short climb up from takes you to a scenic overlook of Sooke Basin. The trail continues down several rocky steep sections, through some meadows then back into to...
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 3,645 ft • 11 ft • 944 •
Section of singletrack parallel to Harbourview Road. A mix of flowing and tight technical trail with roots and sharp corners.
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 2,477 ft • 0 ft • 868 •
Named after a family of who's mother used the trail to walk her cubs to school. Here the elevation continues to flatten out as you come closer to the end with XC singletrack and some smaller rock rolls and tight tree sections.
• 90 ★ 2.4 • 4,272 ft • 686 ft • 865 • • hike
Steep and rough trail to the summit of Mt Quimper. Old road grade has become well washed out and loose over time from erosion and motorized traffic. Primarily a hiking trail, but walking/pushing your bike up is permitted. Biking down is...
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 3,537 ft • 0 ft • 827 •
A somewhat spicy route down the front side of Mt Manuel Quimper. Head south from the summit, through rocky meadows then into the trees. A number of challenging rock slabs and step-downs will keep you on your toes. Rideable year round,...
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 1,545 ft • 26 ft • 792 •
Can be ridden in either direction, wet or dry. A single track trail alternative to the road to connect Lower (AKA Kumquat) and Trails.
Sooke Mountain Bike Routes
5 miles • 1,467 ft • 5 •
Join us for a virtual poker ride! Complete the route and come back to Fuca cycles to gain poker cards from...
★ 3.0 • 12 miles • 2,000 ft • 6 •
Nice long ride to a couple of fine swimming lakes culminating in the stunning and its superb views.
12 miles • 2,631 ft • 5 • Loop •
Proposed route for event Big Mountain MTB Challenge - Sooke,
39 miles • 3,397 ft • 10 • Loop •
Harbourview parking lot to Sooke Hills Wilderness (GT1 / Stonecrop 2 included just for fun) - and on to...
13 miles • 2,186 ft • 25 • Point to Point •
A ride that makes you feel that you are far away from the urban sprawl. is the highlight with its many...
Photos of Sooke Mountain Bike
Videos of Sooke Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galloping Goose | Aug 2, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/Vancouver) Aug 2, 2026 | Dry | Stasher CTSS | ||
| The Last Mile | Jul 25, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | jjerry26 | ||
| New K2 | Jul 25, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 25, 2026 | Variable | jjerry26 | ||
| K2 (Manzanita) | Jul 25, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | jjerry26 | ||
| Raven | Jul 25, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | jjerry26 | ||
| Airflow (Arbutus) | Jul 25, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | jjerry26 | ||
| Mt Quimper North Trail (Push Up) | Jul 25, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | jjerry26 | ||
| Sooke Mountain Park Road | Jul 25, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | jjerry26 | ||
| Ridge Access Trail | Jul 19, 2026 @ 6:35pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 19, 2026 | Unknown | quinntitch | ||
| GT2 (Stonecrop 3) | Jul 14, 2026 @ 1:03pm (America/Vancouver) Jul 14, 2026 | Dry | Footster |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayleyberms | vote | trail | activity #100893007 | Aug 6, 2026 @ 3:35pm 3 days |
| Stasher | add | report | activity #100649971 | Aug 3, 2026 @ 7:54am Aug 3, 2026 |
| dingo | comment | trail | activity #100456693 and 1 more | Jul 31, 2026 @ 8:25pm Jul 31, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #100430231 | Jul 31, 2026 @ 12:00pm Jul 31, 2026 |
| bhickie | ridden | trail | activity #100413053 | Jul 31, 2026 @ 7:49am Jul 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Zero blow down. All clear | Jul 31, 2026 @ 8:26pm Jul 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | Zero blow down. All clear | Jul 31, 2026 @ 8:25pm Jul 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | I took my enduro bike on this trail back in... | Jul 28, 2026 @ 10:12am Jul 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Double-black is appropriate. Not the hardest,... | Jul 25, 2026 @ 8:34pm Jul 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun rolls, ride around visible, | Jul 14, 2026 @ 5:36pm Jul 14, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Black Trails347 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k62 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge98 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k64 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge100 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sooke Bike Park | skill park | Sooke |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 58 | 52 miles | 10,400 ft | 25 miles | 1,765 ft | #1,378 | #57 | 272 | 1,380 | 8 | 14,689 | |
| E-Bike | 37 | 41 miles | 7,549 ft | 20 miles | 1,732 ft | #2,383 | #61 | 8 | 1,326 | 1,484 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 32 | 41 miles | 3,934 ft | 17 miles | 1,778 ft | #702 | #33 | 236 | 1 | 192 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 8 miles | 427 ft | 6 miles | 394 ft | #704 | #45 | 11 | ||||
| Horse | 17 | 25 miles | 2,382 ft | 12 miles | 1,414 ft | #1,117 | #40 | 320 | 9 | |||
| Hike | 148 | 135 miles | 20,978 ft | 52 miles | 2,192 ft | #598 | #39 | 35 | 1,229 | 2 | 3,370 | |
| Trail Running | 147 | 135 miles | 20,971 ft | 52 miles | 2,192 ft | #653 | #34 | 43 | 1,227 | 2 | 1,217 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Sooke
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What are the best places to ride in Sooke?
Sooke has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sooke?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sooke are:
- Zig Zag (Rocky Mountain Ridge) (4.6/5)
- New K2 (4.5/5)
- Raven (4.4/5)
- K2 (Manzanita) (4.3/5)
- Airflow (Arbutus) (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Sooke?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Sooke are:
- July (189 activities)
- May (157 activities)
- April (151 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sooke?
There are 19 parking locations listed in Sooke. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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