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Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
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Trail Ridden Direction
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Trail Popularity ?
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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SaveVancouver 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 Trail Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing. Scenery includes coastal scenery, creeks and beaches. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Stanley Park and Everett Cowley Park.
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- Mountain Bike
184 trails
- E-Bike
135 trails
- Gravel Bike
181 trails
- Adaptive Bike
112 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
29 trails
- Hike
203 trails
- Trail Running
205 trails
- Snowshoe
8 trails
- Nordic Ski
8 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 214
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 184
- Trails E-Bike
- 135
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 181
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 112
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 29
- Trails Hike
- 203
- Trails Trail Running
- 205
- Trails Snowshoe
- 8
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 8
- Total Distance
- 131 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,502 ft
- Total Vertical
- 386 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 386 ft
- Reports
- 849
- Photos
- 352
- Completed Counter
- 167,176
Articles
'Chasing The Yeti' Showing in Vancouver on Oct 17th
Oct 16, 2019 from pinkbike.com
The Vancouver premiere of Chasing The Yeti goes down this Thursday at the Lamplighter.
Sub Regions
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Everett Cowley Park
- 6
- 2
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
- 1
- 24
- 1
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Stanley Park
- 34
- 1
Popular Vancouver Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 4.7 • 798 ft • 15 ft • 5,501 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 4.5 • 3,698 ft • 46 ft • 3,056 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 615 ft • 6 ft • 2,523 •
Less popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 159 ft • 2,372 •
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 40 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 643 ft • 0 ft • 2,281 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 222 ft • 2,187 •
Less popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 21 ft • 2,028 • • hike
Less popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 643 ft • 0 ft • 1,627 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Vancouver Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 59 miles • 9,478 ft • 31 •
Unlike previous versions, this is a loop and goes as high and as much off road as possible.
★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 216 ft • 10 •
parking at Southlands Elementary School @ 5351 Camosun St, Vancouver, BC V6N 2C4. Route is 6km. Starts and...
11 miles • 680 ft • 6 •
Nice route created by Adrian at the pacific Park. Dont get lost and enjoy the park!
Photos of Vancouver Mountain Bike
Videos of Vancouver Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| BC Parkway | Sep 27, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Vancouver) Sep 27, 2026 | Ideal | CraigHinCA | ||
| Burrard Street Bike Path South | Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 17, 2026 | Ideal | gsallenbach | ||
| Burrard Street North | Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 17, 2026 | Dry | gsallenbach | ||
| Seaside Bike Path | Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 17, 2026 | Dry | gsallenbach | ||
| Stanley Park Seawall | Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 17, 2026 | Dry | gsallenbach | ||
| Stanley Park South Bike Path | Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 17, 2026 | Dry | gsallenbach | ||
| Pacific Street Bike Path | Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 17, 2026 | Ideal | gsallenbach | ||
| Beach Ave Bike Way | Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 17, 2026 | Ideal | gsallenbach | ||
| Cornwall-Chestnut Connector | Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 17, 2026 | Ideal | gsallenbach | ||
| Parking Lot | Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:45pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 17, 2026 | Ideal | gsallenbach |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EmilyPak | ridden | trail | activity #105071856 and 1 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 5:07pm 2 days |
| EmilyPak | ridden | trail | activity #105071722 and 9 more | Oct 2, 2026 @ 5:05pm 2 days |
| WilliamlO1cfl | add | poi | activity #105059935 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 1:53pm 2 days |
| CraigHinCA | add | report | activity #104747599 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 3:58pm Sep 27, 2026 |
| fjlau | wishlist | route | activity #104712697 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 9:11am Sep 27, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| skillpark | Place is mint. Get some. Water the jumps any... | May 21, 2026 @ 9:43am May 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Bikes are not allowed on this trail. Lake... | Oct 21, 2025 @ 7:06pm Oct 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fast and slidey... some steep sharp turns - be... | Jun 11, 2024 @ 10:13pm Jun 11, 2024 | ||
| trail | Nice bit of single track. Some fast but blind... | Jun 11, 2024 @ 10:12pm Jun 11, 2024 | ||
| trail | Fun Downhill length. Shared path with walkers... | Jun 11, 2024 @ 10:11pm Jun 11, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k396 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge811 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge50 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k397 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge814 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge55 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Vanier Park | skill park | Vancouver | |
| PNE Pumptrack | skill park | Vancouver |
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 | 184 | 115 miles | 6,880 ft | 47 miles | 387 ft | #131 | #19 | 319 | 847 | 9 | 281,112 | |
| E-Bike | 135 | 88 miles | 4,449 ft | 33 miles | 387 ft | #278 | #31 | 6 | 803 | 6 | 13,151 | |
| Gravel Bike | 181 | 119 miles | 7,096 ft | 48 miles | 387 ft | #194 | #14 | 5 | 272 | 2 | 2,071 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 112 | 75 miles | 3,694 ft | 28 miles | 387 ft | #185 | #13 | 419 | 6 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 29 | 17 miles | 774 ft | 7 miles | 377 ft | #946 | #26 | 6 | 20 | |||
| Hike | 203 | 127 miles | 8,373 ft | 51 miles | 387 ft | #1,020 | #54 | 5 | 848 | 2 | 4,690 | |
| Trail Running | 205 | 129 miles | 8,415 ft | 51 miles | 387 ft | #153 | #13 | 847 | 3 | 83,208 | ||
| Snowshoe | 8 | 7 miles | 453 ft | 2 miles | 318 ft | #465 | #38 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 856 ft | 13 ft | 10 | ||||||||
| Nordic Ski | 8 | 7 miles | 535 ft | 3 miles | 318 ft | #454 | #29 | 48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Vancouver?
Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Vancouver are:
- Stanley Park Seawall (4.4/5)
- Seaside Bike Path - English Bay (4.2/5)
- Second Beach (4.2/5)
- Chickadee Trail (4.2/5)
- Stanley Park South Bike Path (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Vancouver?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Vancouver are:
- July (2,260 activities)
- June (2,165 activities)
- August (2,075 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Vancouver?
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What is the longest trail in Vancouver?
The longest trail in Vancouver is Stanley Park Seawall at 5.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Vancouver?
The best hiking trails in Vancouver are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Vancouver?
The best trail running trails in Vancouver are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Vancouver?
Vancouver has a total of 214 trails. Of those, 184 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Vancouver to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Vancouver?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Vancouver is Stanley Park Causeway North with 222 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Vancouver?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Vancouver is Stanley Park Causeway North with 205 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Vancouver?
Vancouver supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Vancouver?
The following bike services are available in Vancouver:
- Bike Shop (28)
- Other (4)
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Race Team (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Vancouver?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Vancouver is Third Beach Trail with an average grade of 9.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Vancouver?
The overall region status for Vancouver is Clear / Green. Out of 152 trails:
- Clear / Green: 143
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Vancouver?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Vancouver:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Vancouver?
Yes, Vancouver supports e-bike riding. There are 127 trails in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Vancouver are: View all mountain biking routes in Vancouver.
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What type of bike is most common in Vancouver?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Vancouver are:
- AM (1,025 activities)
- XC (350 activities)
- RD (88 activities)
- Gravel (23 activities)
- CX (5 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Vancouver?
There are 6 notable sights in Vancouver. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Vancouver.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Vancouver?
The most popular Strava segments in Vancouver are:
- Empress of Japan (126,250 athletes)
- Long walks on the beach (85,449 athletes)
- SP 2 J safer (75,305 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Vancouver?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Vancouver. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Vancouver.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Vancouver?
Yes, there are 120 accessible/adaptive trails in Vancouver. View all adaptive trails in Vancouver for specific accessibility information.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Vancouver?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Vancouver: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Vancouver.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Vancouver?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Vancouver are:
- 1st Ave Bikeway (WB)
- Vanier Park Forest Trail
- Pacific Street Bike Path
- Portside Connector
- North Creek Trail
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Vancouver?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Vancouver are:
- 1st Ave Bikeway (WB) (0/5)
- Vanier Park Forest Trail (5/5)
- Pacific Street Bike Path (4/5)
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