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SaveWelcome to the Westsyde Trail Network.
This is an intermediate to advanced area which has 40 trails including the legendary Box Trail loop which is a XC epic with view of the Fraser River and covers over 25Km.
This network is also host to some of Williams Lake most progressive free-riding, such as Snakes & Ladders which incorporates 22,000 feet of Cariboo Lumber. If you are looking to get rowdy check out the more advanced trails located off the Repeater Tower.
Most trails are accessed from the Snakes & Ladders parking lot located on Bysak Road.
Please note that access to the River Valley is currently closed due to landslides in 2020.
Have fun, support the Williams Lake Cycling Club and watch out for brown features
Help support our trail network, purchase your Williams Lake Cycling Club membership a href="https://spruceregistrations.com/wlcc/register/">here/a>
This is an intermediate to advanced area which has 40 trails including the legendary Box Trail loop which is a XC epic with view of the Fraser River and covers over 25Km.
This network is also host to some of Williams Lake most progressive free-riding, such as Snakes & Ladders which incorporates 22,000 feet of Cariboo Lumber. If you are looking to get rowdy check out the more advanced trails located off the Repeater Tower.
Most trails are accessed from the Snakes & Ladders parking lot located on Bysak Road.
Please note that access to the River Valley is currently closed due to landslides in 2020.
Have fun, support the Williams Lake Cycling Club and watch out for brown features
Help support our trail network, purchase your Williams Lake Cycling Club membership a href="https://spruceregistrations.com/wlcc/register/">here/a>
source: ridethecariboo.ca
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Shuttleable: YES
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- Mountain Bike
64 trails
- E-Bike
49 trails
- Hike
64 trails
- Trail Running
64 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of 1 day
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 64
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 64
- Trails E-Bike
- 49
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 20
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 15
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 64
- Trails Trail Running
- 64
- Total Distance
- 86 miles
- Total Descent
- 18,387 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,981 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,322 ft
- Reports
- 878
- Photos
- 515
- Completed Counter
- 4,186
Popular Westsyde Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 2.6 • 1 mile • 650 ft • 291 •
Original line on Westsyde, ridable both ways. Sweet trail winding along a drainage with some nice features en route. Climb up to the Repeater Tower via Crankcase or heading down from the upper zone, this is a sweet core connector to all...
• 75 ★ 3.5 • 4 miles • 69 ft • 258 •
Snakes and Ladders was completely re-built in 2012. It incorporates over 22,000 board feet of Cariboo lumber in sky berms, tables, step downs, and other features with the tightest and fastest single track around.
• 85 ★ 3.5 • 1,083 ft • 3 ft • 239 •
Phil received a rebuild in late 2021! This trail now contains the longest TTF in the Cariboo! Constructed by New Path Forestry, the new TTF built is 600 ft long and is replacing one of William Lake's older, longer and more TTF that was...
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 3,182 ft • 182 ft • 229 •
Right across from the Spokey Hollow exit, follow the fence line to the drop in of the new Lower Max. 4 tight turns and you're into the original Lower Max trail. Drops you into the River Valley for a climb out to the Cematery parking lot..
Hung extension Permanently Closed
• 90 ★ 2.0 • 622 ft • 8 ft • 187 •
As you descend 'deer trail' or hung the trail divides with the upper line an extension of 'hung' which although primarily a flowy sidehill dh, it remains climbable. The lower line is original 'deer trail' that gets little use.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 93 ft • 140 •
This is the primary exit and entrance to the Westsyde trail network for 2020. The bridge to Lower Max is damaged and closed as is the rest of the River Valley. This rolling route starts at the Spokey Hollow/Max/Boogawooga trail heads....
• 85 ★ 3.5 • 2,838 ft • 3 ft • 132 •
Hit Cherry Popper from Birch Lane for a freeride experience. Go down to Browny Wings, or keep er' pinned all the way to Spokey Hollow. This is a great climb to access the deep westsyde experience.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,050 ft • 87 ft • 126 •
Beginner singletrack trail. All natural, no TTF’s. Take this trail if you’ve just finished a downhill and you’d rather ride some singaltrack than the road to finish off your ride. The River Valley is a popular place for hikers so...
Westsyde Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 12 miles • 2,464 ft • 17 •
A long and tough climb up Outer Max to Ravin and back via Boogaloos Wooga. Makes for a long XC ride with...
10 miles • 828 ft • 7 • Shuttled •
Start in Westsyde network and finish at the bottom of South Side. Shuttle ride with bits of climbs throughout.
30 miles • 5,403 ft • 25 • Point to Point • Race •
FULL FACE MANDATORY FOR ALL U21 ATHLETES **MEET AT THE TOURISM CENTER FOR REGISTRATION** Departure Time,...
• 9 miles • 1,752 ft • 8 •
• 14 miles • 1,162 ft • 1 •
Photos of Westsyde Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fulty | add | report | activity #107687683 and 3 more | Nov 12, 2026 @ 6:28pm 1 day |
| tphilpott | add | report | activity #106176898 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 4:11pm Oct 18, 2026 |
| tphilpott | add | report | activity #105777745 and 1 more | Oct 12, 2026 @ 3:59pm Oct 12, 2026 |
| fulty | add | report | activity #105719619 and 4 more | Oct 11, 2026 @ 4:40pm Oct 11, 2026 |
| tphilpott | add | report | activity #105670910 and 2 more | Oct 11, 2026 @ 5:30am Oct 11, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Last rode this trail 12 years ago. Shame to... | Aug 11, 2026 @ 6:37pm Aug 11, 2026 | ||
| report | Trail is clear as of Aug 4/26 | Aug 5, 2026 @ 1:52pm Aug 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | I would suggest to not bother with the first... | Jul 30, 2026 @ 8:15pm Jul 30, 2026 | ||
| report | .. | May 20, 2026 @ 7:45pm May 20, 2026 | ||
| report | Good to go | May 2, 2026 @ 3:26pm May 2, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Mountain | 14 | 27 | 15 | 3 | 4.9 km |
| South Side | 1 | 27 | 9 | 5.4 km | |
| Chief Will Yum | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8.8 km | |
| Desous | 3 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 10.5 km |
| Xat'sull - Soda Creek | 1 | 6 | 1 | 14.6 km |
Local Badges
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Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Williams Lake Cycling Club
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Fox Mountain Brewing Co.
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Ride The CaribooTrail Association
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Red Shreds Bike & Board shedBike Shop
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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 | 64 | 86 miles | 18,386 ft | 43 miles | 1,982 ft | #2,087 | #127 | 488 | 878 | 4 | 2,370 | |
| E-Bike | 49 | 63 miles | 15,692 ft | 33 miles | 1,634 ft | #2,618 | #101 | 4 | 572 | 139 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 20 | 27 miles | 1,634 ft | 11 miles | 1,558 ft | #1,765 | #142 | 41 | 1 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 15 | 26 miles | 1,522 ft | 10 miles | 1,558 ft | #1,772 | #142 | 21 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 151 ft | 4,177 ft | 131 ft | #1,765 | #142 | 15 | ||||
| Hike | 64 | 86 miles | 18,386 ft | 43 miles | 1,982 ft | #2,982 | #139 | 7 | 868 | 1 | 245 | |
| Trail Running | 64 | 86 miles | 18,386 ft | 43 miles | 1,982 ft | #203 | #16 | 14 | 868 | 2 | 127 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Westsyde?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Westsyde are:
- Back Door XC (4.3/5)
- Brownie Wings (4.1/5)
- Dead Sailor (4.1/5)
- Sweet Pete (4.1/5)
- Outer Max (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Westsyde?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Westsyde are:
- May (40 activities)
- June (30 activities)
- April (30 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Westsyde?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Westsyde. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Westsyde?
The longest trail in Westsyde is Ye Old Box at 6.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Westsyde?
The best hiking trails in Westsyde are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Westsyde?
The best trail running trails in Westsyde are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Westsyde?
Westsyde has a total of 64 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Westsyde to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Westsyde?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Westsyde is Ye Old Box with 1,152 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Westsyde?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Westsyde is Snakes & Ladders with 1,545 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Westsyde?
Westsyde supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Westsyde?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Westsyde is Spokey Hollow with an average grade of 9.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Westsyde?
The overall region status for Westsyde is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 51 trails:
- Clear / Green: 40
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Westsyde?
Yes, Westsyde supports e-bike riding. There are 44 trails in Westsyde 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 Westsyde?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Westsyde are: View all mountain biking routes in Westsyde.
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What type of bike is most common in Westsyde?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Westsyde are:
- AM (85 activities)
- XC (16 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Westsyde?
The most popular Strava segments in Westsyde are:
- Snakes to Hung turn off (422 athletes)
- Spokey Hollow DH (364 athletes)
- Ivor wants a segment (276 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Westsyde?
There are 16 technical trail features (TTFs) in Westsyde. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Westsyde.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Westsyde?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Westsyde are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Westsyde?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Westsyde are:
- Jack Tiger (2.5/5)
- Logyard-River Valley access trail (0/5)
- Boy Scout Trail (0/5)
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