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      The Vancouver Island Dirt Riders Association (VIDRA) supports the growth and sustainability of off-road dirtbiking for racers and recreational riders on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

      VIDRA maintains land stewardship of three off-road recreation areas on the island: Whiskey Creek, Cook Creek, and Tansky. As part of this focus, the association advocates responsible trail-building and trail usage.
      Region Details
      • 824
      • 83
      • 545
      • 1,300
      • 512
      • 94
      • 5

      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      4,249
      Trails Mountain Bike
      3,365
      Trails E-Bike
      1,958
      Trails Horse
      210
      Trails Hike
      3,474
      Trails Trail Running
      3,431
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      520
      Trails Observed Trials
      89
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      280
      Trails Snowmobile
      2
      Trails Snowshoe
      27
      Trails Downhill Ski
      81
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      13
      Trails Nordic Ski
      26
      Total Distance
      2,773 miles
      Total Descent
      493,310 ft
      Total Vertical
      7,015 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,021 ft
      Reports
      61,004
      Photos
      15,703
      Ridden Counter
      1,087,015

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video: 15-Year-Old Van Isle Local Oozes Style in 'Heat Wave'
      Aug 31, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      Julian Moutinho makes a trip up-island to the Comox Valley for some dusty, mid-summer shredding.
      Video Recap: Vancouver Island's Slopestyle FMB Bronze
      Jun 24, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      The first Vancouver Island Slopestyle event of the year.
      Video: Rémy Métailler Riding Hidden Gems on Vancouver Island
      Jun 15, 2023 from pinkbike.com
      Letting rip on the lesser-known Shawnigan Lake's dreamy trails.
      Race Report: Emmy Lan & Jack Menzies Win Canadian Enduro Series Round 4 - Vancouver Island
      Jul 13, 2022 from pinkbike.com
      The first ever Canadian Enduro Series event on the island.

      Popular Trail Networks

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      Cumberland Forest 7 88 39 12
      Doumont 11 103 20 7
      HammerFest 18 47 25 2
      Ridge Runner 10 65 2
      Forbidden Plateau 9 16 49 3
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      Sub Regions

      Popular Vancouver Island Mountain Biking Trails

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      Sobo no Michi - Climbing Trail - Lower Section
      Cumberland Forest
      Upper Crafty Butcher
      Cumberland Forest
      Middle Crafty Butcher
      Cumberland Forest
      Lower Crafty Butcher
      Cumberland Forest
      Sobo no Michi - Climbing Trail - Upper Section
      Cumberland Forest
      Trestle
      Cumberland Forest
      Space Nugget
      Cumberland Forest
      Old Vanilla
      Cumberland Forest
      Middle Vanilla
      Cumberland Forest
      Lower Thirsty Beaver
      Cumberland Forest
      Sykes Bridge Access
      Cumberland Forest
      Vanilla Climb
      Cumberland Forest
      2 Flats
      Cumberland Forest
      Blue Collar Lower
      Cumberland Forest
      Vanilla Bottom
      Cumberland

      Vancouver Island Mountain Bike Routes

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      Ridge Runner Tour
      Ridge Runner
      16 miles
      2021 UROC Dodge City Enduro
      Cumberland
      30 miles
      UROC 2021 Fiver #5 Route #1
      Cumberland Forest
      7 miles
      Race Rocks, Trent Canyon, Blue Collar, Crafty Butcher, Double Pumper, 50:1 - Cumberland, BC
      Cumberland Forest
      14 miles
      Nanaimo ride 1
      South Benson / Wolf Mountain
      8 miles
      Fiver Series Challenge TWO,
      Cumberland Forest
      2 miles
      BCBR 2023 Stage 4
      Westwood
      22 miles
      Tzouhalem Flow route
      Mount Tzouhalem
      8 miles
      Thirstys and Out
      Cumberland
      7 miles
      Top 5 Cumberland Trails in One Ride
      Cumberland
      11 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 41 rides
      Yesterday
      • 596 rides
      Past Week
      • 2,650 rides

      Photos of Vancouver Island Mountain Bike

      trail: Boogieman
      1,754 |
      Nov 6, 2017 @ 8:38pm
      Nov 6, 2017
      trail: Old Vanilla
      534 |
      Jun 23, 2017 @ 1:25pm
      Jun 23, 2017
      682 |
      May 7, 2017 @ 7:33pm
      May 7, 2017
      | 1 comments
      trail: Double D
      1,052 |
      Feb 4, 2015 @ 9:15am
      Feb 4, 2015
      | 1 comments
      1,321 |
      Jun 16, 2014 @ 4:06pm
      Jun 16, 2014
      | 1 comments
      434 |
      Apr 1, 2014 @ 11:43am
      Apr 1, 2014
      trail: KMA
      410 |
      May 23, 2010 @ 7:28pm
      May 23, 2010
      trail: The Face
      1,022 |
      Jan 8, 2007 @ 10:26pm
      Jan 8, 2007

      Videos of Vancouver Island Mountain Bike

      stuck the landing just not the run-out
      50 | Aug 28, 2023
      failed gap
      trail: Double D
      50 | Aug 5, 2023
      trail: Side Piece
      | Aug 3, 2023
      Cr bike park on the DH bike

      50 | Jul 25, 2023
      Kus' Choice
      trail: Front Door
      9 | Jun 5, 2023
      OFFSEASON
      47 | May 30, 2023
      Dump dive
      87 | May 15, 2023
      21 | May 8, 2023

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Bitchin' Camero
      Hornby Island
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 3:55pm
      22 hours
      Idealkconlintree down about 100m into the trail
      Purgatory
      Hornby Island
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 3:48pm
      22 hours
      Idealkconlintree down on berms before toads crossing
      7UP Lower
      Horne Lake
      Oct 1, 2023 @ 3:40pm
      22 hours
      Idealwa90Trail is closed by residents it seems,...

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      charliecoleriddentrailStory Trail Connector and 3 more
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 12:56pm
      31 mins
      SolomoncJALD0commenttrailGirl Next Door
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 12:17pm
      1 hours
      RotrailwishlistrouteRide Cowichan Tzouhalem Sampler
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 11:22am
      2 hours
      alongapathriddentrailUpper Extreme Lené
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 10:37am
      3 hours
      Retroride63addreportTrent Canyon Middle and 2 more
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 7:54am
      6 hours

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      SolomoncJALD0trailGirl Next DoorAbsolute Bitchslapper of a trail. Definitely...
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 12:17pm
      1 hours
      brennenhuffreportAlderaanThanks for the update. How big? Chainsaw or...
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 7:01am
      6 hours
      GoUp2GoDowntrailMachete BladeTree down right after the first downhill. You...
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 2:51pm
      2 days
      DougalBreportBlue Collar UpperCleared
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 12:54pm
      2 days
      carysnicoletrailBeaver Feverthere are several trees fallen and the trail...
      Sep 29, 2023 @ 5:57pm
      3 days

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3,3652,057 miles357,671 ft922 miles5,154 ft
      15,08260,796530662,357
      E-Bike1,9581,260 mile203,271 ft561 miles3,976 ft
      5152,1696918,034
      Horse210254 miles22,815 ft102 miles3,396 ft
      16,234498
      Hike3,4742,369 miles372,890 ft973 miles7,014 ft
      37658,8583843,344
      Trail Running3,4312,287 miles360,810 ft943 miles7,014 ft
      5158,8596939,906
      Dirtbike/Moto520469 miles52,559 ft196 miles3,406 ft
      12516,33282,742
      Observed Trials8986 miles9,462 ft34 miles3,228 ft
      1671195
      ATV/ORV/OHV280341 miles31,998 ft138 miles3,406 ft
      1216,0712473
      Snowmobile22 miles174 ft4,557 ft276 ft
      3644
      Snowshoe2726 miles4,163 ft11 miles4,531 ft
      67890
      Downhill Ski8130 miles33,717 ft28 miles1,755 ft
      12353,939
      Backcountry Ski1317 miles1,168 ft5 miles4,301 ft
      1761,461
      Nordic Ski2623 miles2,077 ft10 miles3,688 ft
      5743,476
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