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SaveTerrace trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Gravel Biking, Snowshoeing, Winter Fat Biking, Adaptive Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often loamy, faint trail and flowy. Scenery includes views, creeks and summits. Common trail features include jumps, bridges and drops. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Amenities include shuttle access. Popular destinations include Terrace Mountain, Copper Mountain and Shames Mountain Ski Area.
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- Mountain Bike
74 trails
- E-Bike
38 trails
- Gravel Bike
18 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
8 trails
- Horse
3 trails
- Hike
97 trails
- Trail Running
97 trails
- Snowshoe
15 trails
- Downhill Ski
30 trails
- Nordic Ski
25 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 2
- 16
- 21
- 21
- 5
- 4
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 11, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 137
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 74
- Trails E-Bike
- 38
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 18
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 8
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 97
- Trails Trail Running
- 97
- Trails Snowshoe
- 15
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 30
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 25
- Total Distance
- 108 miles
- Total Descent
- 33,909 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,412 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,594 ft
- Reports
- 1,642
- Photos
- 615
- Completed Counter
- 14,659
Articles
Exploring Northern British Columbia By Bike & Train
Aug 5, 2020 from pinkbike.com
A dream trip to some of British Columbia's lesser-known, but still world-class, ride locations.
Sub Regions
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Copper Mountain
- 2
- 7
- 11
- 4
- 4
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Maroon Mountain
- 1
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Oliver Creek
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Seven Sisters
- 1
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Terrace Mountain
- 9
- 11
- 9
- 1
Popular Terrace Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,872 ft • 112 ft • 744 •
Lichen Loop has a brand new exit that veers left around the 1.4 km mark. This new section is feature-rich with berms, rollers and side hits. The new exit drops riders about 50m away from where the old exit was, connecting Lichen Loop to...
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 703 ft • 612 •
A Terrace favourite trail. Steinhoe Ridge Trail from the Spring Creek side is an excellent climb with some technical, punchy sections and some flow to help you catch your breath. This trail is the next progression in skill...
• 95 ★ 4.9 • 3,199 ft • 34 ft • 544 •
As the name suggests, Shangri-La is a slice of heaven on earth. It's a "choose your own adventure" kind of trail with optional features around every elbow-dragging corner. When you're not ripping down beautifully sculpted dirt, you're...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,358 ft • 78 ft • 507 •
LaLa Valley is a multi-use trail frequented by horseback riders and hikers. It is the main trail used to access Hey Bear ! Keep an eye out for other trail users and check your speed on the descent as this is a bi-directional trail.
• 90 ★ 3.6 • 1,988 ft • 173 ft • 380 •
A well built connector trail between Flathead and Steinhoe Trails
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 168 ft • 373 •
This is Terrace's first sanctioned green trail. This loop weaves through a moss-covered second-growth hemlock forest. Easy climbs and thrilling descents with optional side hits along the way. Easy enough for the novice rider to get...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 413 ft • 7 ft • 348 •
Short connector from the first Lichen Junction to access Terradise without having to do the full Lichen Loop.
Terrace Mountain Bike Routes
5 miles • 916 ft • 4 •
This is the go-to quick after work pedal loop. Usually takes most people an hour or less.
★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 870 ft • 4 • Loop •
Popular route to session Shangri-La, good times all-round. Begins with a demanding climb up Steinhoe...
★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 1,064 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
Climb up Flathead then, at the @4.25kms mark, enter the rideable, but incomplete trail, Griff's line. You...
5 miles • 1,186 ft • 6 •
Since it opened in 2016, Down Tube has quickly become a favourite. You'll hear most local riders saying...
6 miles • 1,290 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
Easiest route to collect 5 cards for a poker hand for the 2018 Rusty Chain Poker Ride presented by TORCA....
Photos of Terrace Mountain Bike
Videos of Terrace Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Down Tube | Oct 11, 2026 @ 7:04pm (America/Vancouver) Oct 11, 2026 | Variable | connor25 | Tree down on the upper section. Tried to... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| GermanicMann | ridden | trail | activity #105907452 and 1 more | Oct 14, 2026 @ 8:07pm Oct 14, 2026 |
| GermanicMann | ridden | trail | activity #105848725 and 3 more | Oct 13, 2026 @ 9:23pm Oct 13, 2026 |
| GermanicMann | ridden | trail | activity #105848653 and 9 more | Oct 13, 2026 @ 9:18pm Oct 13, 2026 |
| connor25 | add | report | activity #105724676 | Oct 11, 2026 @ 7:04pm Oct 11, 2026 |
| TheLittleBear | wishlist | region | activity #105550350 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 1:18pm Oct 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | slow a touch down for the final boss boner... | Sep 17, 2026 @ 2:39pm Sep 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | with.....Hal Johnson and Joanne Mccloud | Sep 17, 2026 @ 2:37pm Sep 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | This was SUCH a good trail. Kiiinda reminded... | Jun 19, 2026 @ 8:29pm Jun 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Damn this is a fun trail. I met some gals from... | Jun 19, 2026 @ 8:26pm Jun 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Such a pretty climb. Rode there in mid June... | Jun 19, 2026 @ 8:00pm Jun 19, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Spring Creek Full Pull2 awarded -
2021 TORCA 30 Day Challenge Special - Flathead Flatout27 awarded -
2021 TORCA 30 Day Challenge - Day 2443 awarded -
2021 TORCA 30 Day Challenge - Day 2532 awarded -
2021 TORCA 30 Day Challenge - Day 668 awarded -
2021 TORCA 30 Day Challenge - Day 2738 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| The HuB Pump Track | skill park | Terrace | |
| Terrace Rotary Bicycle Skills Park | skill park | Terrace |
Local Trail Supporters
- DIG trail design
- Tony Moore
- Noble 5 Creek Ltd
- Terrace Community Forest
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 | 74 | 58 miles | 19,826 ft | 29 miles | 4,659 ft | #933 | #50 | 577 | 1,639 | 19 | 27,564 | |
| E-Bike | 38 | 39 miles | 9,603 ft | 18 miles | 4,659 ft | #2,583 | #69 | 967 | 3 | 504 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 18 | 21 miles | 1,650 ft | 8 miles | 2,379 ft | #1,645 | #66 | 23 | 103 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 5 miles | 282 ft | 5,079 ft | 2,339 ft | #2,427 | #63 | 51 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 8 | 6 miles | 400 ft | 2 miles | 853 ft | #1,627 | #45 | 39 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 7 miles | 545 ft | 3 miles | 407 ft | #1,428 | #47 | 715 | ||||
| Hike | 97 | 87 miles | 19,508 ft | 34 miles | 6,411 ft | #1,275 | #59 | 25 | 1,576 | 2,388 | ||
| Trail Running | 97 | 87 miles | 19,508 ft | 34 miles | 6,411 ft | #463 | #29 | 5 | 1,576 | 6,335 | ||
| Snowshoe | 15 | 25 miles | 1,850 ft | 7 miles | 5,003 ft | #487 | #40 | 442 | 31 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 30 | 13 miles | 12,087 ft | 13 miles | 1,427 ft | #426 | #20 | 2 | 376 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 25 | 25 miles | 1,736 ft | 10 miles | 407 ft | #406 | #25 | 410 | 923 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Terrace?
Terrace has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Terrace?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Terrace are:
- Shangri-La (4.6/5)
- Oliver Creek Trail (4.5/5)
- Maroon Mountain (4.5/5)
- (Not) Slippery When Wet (4.4/5)
- Your mom (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Terrace?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Terrace are:
- July (282 activities)
- June (272 activities)
- August (266 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Terrace?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Terrace. The most popular parking spots are:
- Spring Creek Parking
- Kitselas Road Parking
- Various Parking Spots.
- The HuB Project Staging Area (Sportsplex Overflow Parking)
- Lower Parking Lot
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What is the longest trail in Terrace?
The longest trail in Terrace is Maroon Mountain at 7.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Terrace?
The best hiking trails in Terrace are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Terrace?
The best trail running trails in Terrace are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Terrace?
Terrace has a total of 137 trails. Of those, 74 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Terrace to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Terrace?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Terrace is Maroon Mountain with 1,068 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Terrace?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Terrace is Oliver Creek Trail with 695 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Terrace?
Terrace supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Terrace?
The following bike services are available in Terrace:
- Bike Shop (3)
- Trail Association (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Terrace?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Terrace is Maroon Mountain 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 Terrace?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Terrace. 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 Terrace?
The overall region status for Terrace is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 60 trails:
- Clear / Green: 45
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Terrace?
Yes, Terrace supports e-bike riding. There are 38 trails in Terrace 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 Terrace?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Terrace are: View all mountain biking routes in Terrace.
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What type of bike is most common in Terrace?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Terrace are:
- AM (89 activities)
- DH (10 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Terrace?
The highest summit in Terrace is Weeskinisht Peak at 2,703 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Terrace?
The most popular Strava segments in Terrace are:
- Back from Hey Bear full throttle (658 athletes)
- Downtube2Hatchetboy (488 athletes)
- Hey Bear (458 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Terrace?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Terrace. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Terrace.
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What trails are closed in Terrace?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Terrace. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 45
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Terrace?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Terrace. View all adaptive trails in Terrace for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Terrace?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Terrace directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Terrace?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Terrace are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Terrace?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Terrace are:
- Hey Bear! (4.3/5)
- Snakes (4.8/5)
- LaLa Valley (4/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Skeena Valley Viewpoint
- Second Lookout Viewpoint
- Lichen Lookout Viewpoint
- Skeena Lookout Viewpoint
- Return to Sender TTF
- Copper Lookout Viewpoint
- Lakelse Lake Campground Camping
- Gunsight Peak Summit
- Kleanza Creek Campground Camping
- Wesach Mountain Summit
- Weeskinisht Peak (2,703 m)
- Seven Sisters Peaks (2,555 m)
- Seven Sisters Peaks (2,466 m)
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