Southern BC: 14-Day Road Trip

The sunny South Okanagan is where you will find beautiful Penticton. Seemingly endless singletrack can be found in the hills overlooking Okanagan Lake and the surrounding vineyards. The Kettle Valley Rail Trail provides an easy peddle and convenient access to many of the challenging trails in the popular Three Blind Mice trail network above the Naramata Bench. 

Little ol' Rossland was voted "Mountain Biking Capital of Canada" by Explore Magazine. The trail system is a point of pride and connects 200 km (124 mi) of mountain bike action seamlessly. Unique to Rossland is that the trail maintenance is performed regularly by a full-time professional trails crew. From kid-friendly Centennial to pump 'n' swoop on Larry's to the radical rock slabs of Sudden Exposure, Rossland's got the entire spectrum of fun covered. 

In keeping with Kootenay culture, the mountain bike trails in Nelson and Kaslo appeal to the spirit of mountain biking. Ride gentle railway grades along forest trails that start minutes from town, over restored trestle bridges, and into some of the most peaceful country you’ll ever encounter. For those of you who need to feel adrenaline pumping through their veins, there is a slew of steep, rocky, technical tracks and enough stunts, ladders, and big drops to keep you coming back for more.

Legendary for its alpine backcountry access, Revelstoke offers a mountain biking experience that changes with the seasons. From its location on the banks of the mighty Columbia River, Revelstoke has two entire mountain ranges to use for a playground—with over 120 km (75 mi) of singletrack to enjoy. 

Over 470 km (290 mi) of mountain bike trails and cross-country tracks serve up spokes of serious highland fun in all directions—big hit downhill, flow, berms, old school, cross-country, bike park features, loops, lines, descents, and distance. It’s a place where you can start your day with breathtaking views and end—no matter the trail—with your feet up at a pub or café.

Vernon is the northern cousin in the Okanagan trifecta offering old-growth forest, parched desert, and one of BC’s most beautiful turquoise lakes. Vernon’s diversity means there is a trail for every rider type and its rapidly expanding network offers fun and flowy singletrack with stunning views over the Coldstream Valley and Kalamalka Lake. The region has the added benefit of hosting some of the best downhill riding at SilverStar just 20 minutes outside of downtown. In Vernon, you are spoilt for choice with local craft breweries, quality accommodations, and tasty dining options at the end of the day.

Home to the Kamloops Bike Ranch, Canada’s largest municipal bike park, Kamloops is known as a mountain biking mecca with vast landscapes, rolling hills, and expansive bike trails. Riders of all levels can experience the flowy trails and wide-open vistas that make Kamloops a special place to ride a bike.

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.