Cariboo South Chilcotin: 14-Day Road Trip

Ride the historic trails used by early prospectors during the Gold Rush. Step back in time and stroll through the historic town of Barkerville. Try the great food at the Bears Paw Café in Wells or the famous Lung Duck Tong in Barkerville.

Located in the heart of British Columbia between Williams Lake and Prince George, Quesnel is the perfect place to explore untapped trails. Find trails for all ages and abilities that are easily accessible for whatever kind of rides you seek—from technical singletrack to rock slabs, fast and loamy descents to jump tracks, climbing trails to pump tracks. 

Fast, flowy, and tight are the best words to describe the experience you’ll have on one of the largest authorized trail networks in the British Columbia. From all-mountain singletrack to the most progressive free-riding to truly epic cross country, there is something for every style and skill level. Ride over 200 km (124 mi) of singletrack trails within the city limits, 100 km (62 km) within a half-hour drive, and the largest civic bike park in the region. Williams Lake is truly the Shangri-La of mountain biking.

Check out the fast and flowy cross country trails of 108 Mile. Check into the Spruce Hills Resort (formerly The Hills) offers great cabins, excellent food, and a spa. Ride Stormrider in 100 Mile House a little known fun downhill trail just south of town. Find great coffee and treats at the Chartreuse Moose in 100 Mile House.

The South Chilcotin Mountains have been created by four million years of volcanic and tectonic activity along BC's Pacific Coast. Time has shaped this landscape perfect for exploring on a mountain bike. With its vast meadows and alpine terrain, you will see postcard-perfect vistas with every turn and endless opportunities to spot wildlife. As with every backcountry adventure, preparations and precautions are key to safely experience this unique environment which is prone to fast-changing conditions.

All self-respecting mountain bikers owe it to themselves to experience Whistler's incredible trail diversity and legendary terrain. Whistler is a bike-friendly community to its core and visiting riders can rely completely on two wheels to explore the incredible network of trails scattered around the Whistler Valley.