Road Trips
East Kootenays: 10-Day Road Trip
Rocky and Purcell Mountain Riding
Pressed between the Rockies and the Purcell Mountain ranges lies a string of incredible mountain towns that host some of BC’s very best mountain biking. There are endless singletrack options, developed downhill bike parks, wilderness trails, adventure opportunities, and infrastructure for all types of bike groups.
Trip statistics
- Number of Days Riding
- 10
- Road Trip Kilometres
- 800+
- Trails to Access
- 650+
Begin the Journey
Follow this itinerary for a 10-day road trip exploring BC’s Purcell and Rocky mountain destinations in BC's east.
Start Golden
Golden is a community that lives and welcomes the mountain biking culture. With over 100 km (62 mi) of smooth singletrack easily accessible from downtown and the highest bike park in North America at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, the biking in Golden is hard to beat.
- Number of Trails:
- 73
- Highest Elevation:
- 2,386 m
- Trails:
- 4
- 56
- 8
- 5
Stop 1 Invermere-Panorama / Radium
The Columbia Valley lies within the majestic “valley of a thousand peaks”. Invermere and Radium Hot Springs have diverse riding opportunities and an abundance of natural wonders in a mountain paradise. Discover smooth single track through valley forests, epic descents from alpine peaks, challenging technical downhill trails, relaxed recreational routes, and exciting bike park maintained trails.
- Number of Trails:
- 78
- Highest Elevation:
- 2,782 m
- Trails:
- 9
- 25
- 30
- 14
Stop 2 Panorama Mountain Resort
Ride Hopeful Creek Trail for epic alpine vistas in Panorama Mountain Resort. Relax in the Panorama Hot Spring Pools. Cruise the village and dine on mountain-view patios.
Stop 3 Kimberley
Kimberley is a good place to be. Home to a dedicated mountain bike community, the locals who call this place home take pride in their technical climbs and descents and fast, flowing downhills. This isn’t the land of big downhill riding, but it is home to some truly exceptional cross-country biking.
- Number of Trails:
- 130
- Highest Elevation:
- 1,911 m
- Trails:
- 41
- 75
- 14
Finish Fernie
As the only community to be included in a stage every year since the inception of the world-renowned TransRockies, Fernie is synonymous with mountain biking. Loops of singletrack leave from and return to downtown Fernie, making the ease of access second to none. Push yourself on the steeps or enjoy family time on Fernie’s community trail network. Whatever your choice of trail, Fernie has you covered.
- Number of Trails:
- 368
- Highest Elevation:
- 2,769 m
- Trails:
- 92
- 118
- 61
- 11
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