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SaveValemount 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 Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing and Backcountry Skiing. Trails here are often sandy, flowy and hike-a-bike in places. Scenery includes views, creeks and meadows. Common trail features include berms, bridges and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include shuttle access and restrooms. Popular destinations include Valemount Bike Park, Valemount and Area and Mount Robson Provincial Park.
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- Mountain Bike
160 trails
- E-Bike
88 trails
- Gravel Bike
71 trails
- Adaptive Bike
71 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
67 trails
- Hike
142 trails
- Trail Running
142 trails
- Snowshoe
3 trails
- Backcountry Ski
2 trails
- Nordic Ski
4 trails
Region Details
- 61
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- 37
- 19
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Region Status
Caution as of Sep 7, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 177
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 160
- Trails E-Bike
- 88
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 71
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 71
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 67
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 142
- Trails Trail Running
- 142
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 3
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 4
- Total Distance
- 492 miles
- Total Descent
- 54,764 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,279 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,654 ft
- Reports
- 2,238
- Photos
- 767
- Completed Counter
- 42,217
Articles
Video & Race Report: Canadian Enduro League Round 6 in Valemount, BC
Jul 21, 2023 from pinkbike.com
The host town of Valemount has been rapidly climbing the list of must-ride mountain bike destinations.
Video: Building a Bike Park from Scratch in Valemount, BC
Sep 11, 2020 from pinkbike.com
From a couple trails to a full on bike park.
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Mount Robson Provincial Park
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Valemount and Area
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Valemount Bike Park
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- 27
- 31
- 13
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Popular Valemount Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 4,331 ft • 12 ft • 2,154 •
Fun and flowy with a number of optional technical trail features including drops, jumps, gaps, and a wall ride.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 3 ft • 2,152 •
Berms and flow with a few little table tops and fast fun lines top to bottom. There is an optional expert jump/gap line at the midpoint of the descent with a well signed easy ride around on the left. This trail is great for all day laps...
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 2,339 ft • 0 ft • 1,848 •
Another flowy downhill option that can be taken from the mid point of Tinfoil Hat or where Turducken terminates. The trail is filled with staggered hits and huge berms. This trail ends on the 5 Mile access road just below the trailheads...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 39 ft • 1,808 •
Beginning at the end of High Roller, this downhill alignment is a feature-rich 2.5km adrenaline rush. More advanced than the Tin Foil Hat, this trail offers a more challenging descent to those looking to get a bit more technical. Tree...
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 4 miles • 1,350 ft • 1,596 •
Funded by the Columbia Basin Trust this machine built uptrack is intended for uphill traffic only and connects the staging area with the trail head for Tinfoil / Andreas', with a connector to Bacon at the midpoint. Named after the...
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 3,930 ft • 15 ft • 1,274 •
Likely one of the nicest jump lines in BC outside of a commercial facility. Beginning at an elevation of over 1500m, this feature-rich line is close to 1km long boasting some unique options and over 20 jumps to get the arms pumping.
Valemount Mountain Bike Routes
4 miles • 22 ft • 4 • Shuttled •
The Craig and Turducken are both iconic Valemount trails with very impressive bridge and 360 features. The...
9 miles • 1,720 ft • 5 • Loop •
Monday grind is a very well built climb trail with lots of smooth switchbacks and some good views. After...
7 miles • 911 ft • 5 • Loop •
Nice loop providing a scenic view through some of the pockets of old-growth and over a well-built...
3 miles • 705 ft • 3 • Loop •
Climb the Munday Grind to the trailhead of Bacon, cruise down and repeat as necessary.
★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 964 ft • 18 •
Cross-country training circuit starts and ends in the Village of Valemount with no need for shuttle service.
9 miles • 1,657 ft • 15 •
No shuttle? Ride into the Valemount Bike Park for some circuit riding on Stump Town. When you're done,...
Photos of Valemount Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| NicoleM | wishlist | trail | activity #105258886 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 12:20am 2 days |
| ashleymcken | ridden | trail | activity #105041265 and 7 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 8:38am Oct 2, 2026 |
| milesforamemory | wishlist | trail | activity #104989164 and 2 more | Oct 1, 2026 @ 10:51am Oct 1, 2026 |
| ShamusUgXSkw | ridden | trail | activity #104565520 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:42am Sep 25, 2026 |
| warren61 | ridden | trail | activity #104450985 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 3:43pm Sep 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | The trail does not exist past zen garden | Sep 8, 2026 @ 11:15am Sep 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | Awesome! 10/10. Great build! | Aug 21, 2026 @ 6:25pm Aug 21, 2026 | ||
| report | That was a bit hard… | Aug 14, 2026 @ 9:28pm Aug 14, 2026 | ||
| report | Oil kill k | Aug 13, 2026 @ 1:03pm Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Good 3.5 mile loop from Robson meadows cg up... | Jul 25, 2026 @ 12:05pm Jul 25, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Valemount Bike Park | bike park | Valemount | |
| Staging Area Pump Track | skill park | Valemount |
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 | 160 | 455 miles | 53,035 ft | 176 miles | 6,280 ft | #255 | #29 | 737 | 2,232 | 16 | 18,010 | |
| E-Bike | 88 | 166 miles | 25,351 ft | 62 miles | 6,181 ft | #758 | #42 | 1 | 2,002 | 792 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 71 | 346 miles | 27,680 ft | 127 miles | 5,840 ft | #92 | #6 | 1 | 88 | 40 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 71 | 346 miles | 29,177 ft | 129 miles | 5,840 ft | #14 | #2 | 315 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 67 | 177 miles | 18,862 ft | 68 miles | 4,501 ft | #76 | #9 | 440 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 3 miles | 581 ft | 2 miles | 469 ft | 326 | 3 | |||||
| Hike | 142 | 459 miles | 42,920 ft | 164 miles | 6,280 ft | #149 | #12 | 28 | 1,961 | 2,563 | ||
| Trail Running | 142 | 459 miles | 42,920 ft | 164 miles | 6,280 ft | #227 | #17 | 1,961 | 1 | 536 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 15 miles | 13 ft | 2,881 ft | 5,620 ft | 322 | 25 | |||||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 4 miles | 10 ft | 256 ft | 2,339 ft | 3 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 15 miles | 13 ft | 2,881 ft | 5,620 ft | 322 | 25 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 15 miles | 13 ft | 2,881 ft | 5,620 ft | 5 | 25 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 3 | 10 miles | 30 ft | 1,306 ft | 3,783 ft | #617 | #51 | 7 | 54 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 3 miles | 351 ft | 4,045 ft | 1,841 ft | #420 | #28 | 7 | 205 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 4 | 5 miles | 489 ft | 2 miles | 112 ft | #770 | #39 | 7 | 54 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Valemount?
Valemount has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Valemount?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Valemount are:
- The Craig (4.7/5)
- Stump Town (4.5/5)
- Connect the Dots (4.5/5)
- Moby Dick (4.5/5)
- Northern Traverse (4.5/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Valemount?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Valemount are:
- August (700 activities)
- July (607 activities)
- June (555 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Valemount?
There are 26 parking locations listed in Valemount. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Valemount?
The longest trail in Valemount is Mount Terry Fox Hiking Trail at 9.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Valemount?
The best hiking trails in Valemount are:
- Kinney Flats Trail
- Lookout Trail
- Lookout Trail Connector
- Swift Mountain Summit Hiking Trail
- Lower Viewpoint Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Valemount?
The best trail running trails in Valemount are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Valemount?
Valemount has a total of 177 trails. Of those, 160 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Valemount to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Valemount?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Valemount is Mount Terry Fox Hiking Trail with 7,099 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Valemount?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Valemount is Mount Terry Fox Hiking Trail with 1,962 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Valemount?
Valemount supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Valemount?
The following bike services are available in Valemount:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
- Other (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Valemount?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Valemount is Swift Mountain Summit Hiking Trail with an average grade of 29.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Valemount?
Yes, there are 7 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Valemount. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Valemount?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Valemount. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in Valemount?
The overall region status for Valemount is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 99 trails:
- Clear / Green: 20
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 30
- Significant Issue / Amber: 32
- Closed: 17
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Can I ride an ebike in Valemount?
Yes, Valemount supports e-bike riding. There are 88 trails in Valemount 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 Valemount?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Valemount are:
- The Craig > Turducken > Connect the Dots > Bacon
- Monday Grind > Coaster > Stump Town > Ale Trail
- Swift Creek > Northern Traverse > Moby Dick Loop
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What type of bike is most common in Valemount?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Valemount are:
- AM (391 activities)
- XC (28 activities)
- Fat (11 activities)
- DH (7 activities)
- RD (6 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Valemount?
The highest summit in Valemount is Mount Robson at 12,815 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Valemount?
The most popular Strava segments in Valemount are:
- Stumptown Lower (3,085 athletes)
- 5 mile (3,082 athletes)
- Tinfoil Hat to the Tire (2,694 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Valemount?
There are currently 17 closed trails in Valemount. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 20
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 30
- Significant Issue / Amber: 32
- Closed: 17
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Valemount?
Yes, there are 66 accessible/adaptive trails in Valemount. View all adaptive trails in Valemount for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Valemount?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Valemount directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Valemount?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Valemount are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Valemount?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Valemount are:
- Tyrannosaurus Rock (T-Rock) (5/5)
- Casually Cool (3.7/5)
- Plaid Shirt (3.5/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Timothy Slide Campground (Backcountry Horse #79) Camping
- Top of 5 Mile Road Summit
- Berg Lake Campground Camping
- Mount Fitzwilliam 2nd Camp Camping
- Mt. Fitzwilliam 1st Campground Camping
- Viewpoint - Yellowhead Mountain Trail
- Adolphus Campground (Backcountry Horse #82) Camping
- Adolphus Campground (Backcountry #81) Camping
- Wolverine North Campground (Backcountry #80) Camping
- Grgur Ninski statue Sight
- Mount Robson (12,815 ft)
- Mount Clemenceau (11,949 ft)
- Mount Sir Wilfrid Laurier (11,473 ft)
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