Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Williams Lake

Located in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Williams Lake has over 200 km of singletrack within city limits, plus another 100 km within a 30-minute drive, one of the largest in-town trail networks in Canada.

Terrain spans beginner-friendly double-track to steep, technical downhills and epic cross-country.

Williams Lake's trails are on unceded territory of Secwepemc Nation, represented by the Williams Lake and Xat'súll First Nations.

Number of Trails:

173

Highest Elevation:

1,328 m

Trails:

easy: 28
intermediate: 96
difficult: 46
extra difficult: 3

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Consider supporting the associations in Williams Lake that help maintain the trails and advocate for the mountain bike community.

Trail Associations

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Getting Here & Trail Access

Getting to Williams Lake is much easier than you think. The drive (or flight) is a scenic one, too.

Williams Lake on Trailforks.com

Coming from Vancouver, there are two scenic route choices to take—Highway 1 or Highway 99—and then onto Highway 97 north.

Driving Distances & Times:

Prince George - 240 km (149 mi), 2 hours 50 minutes
Kamloops - 288 km (179 mi), 3 hours
Vancouver - 548 km (340 mi), 6 hours

You can also fly to Williams Lake Regional Airport (YWL) on Pacific Coastal or Central Mountain Air. When you book, be sure to mention that you're bringing your bike.

Trails in Williams Lake can be accessed from four main areas:

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