Thompson Okanagan

Vernon

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Trails Capital of BC

Vernon is a must-ride destination for all mountain bikers and is proud to be the Trails Capital of BC. Here, outdoor recreation and spectacular vistas take centre stage, but what’s unique is how we bring them all together. From lakeside rail trails to thrilling mountainside singletrack, Vernon’s one-of-a-kind trail network will get you connected, naturally! Located in the North Okanagan, Vernon shares the enviable lifestyle of Okanagan communities—beaches and peaches—but has the added benefit of having great hillsides and mountains right next to downtown.

Kalamalka Lake Park , Ellison Park, and Predator Ridge have excellent mountain biking trails, developed and maintained by the North Okanagan Cycling Society, with close enough access to jump in the lake right after a great ride. Nearby SilverStar Mountain Resort—located just 25 minutes from downtown Vernon—has lift-accessed mountain bike trails with over 1,600 vertical feet of great terrain. The trails have been created to meet a full range of riding expectations from beginners to experts.

Number of Trails:

209

Highest Elevation:

2,171

Trails:

easy: 39
intermediate: 114
difficult: 29
extra difficult: 27

Getting Here & Trail Access

Situated in the heart of the North Okanagan, getting to Vernon is easy.

Vernon on Trailforks.com

Many major highway intersect in Vernon, including Highway 97 and Highway 6 and Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) is just 45 minutes north via Highway 97.

Travel Distances & Times:

Vancouver - 441 km (275 mi), 5 hours
Calgary - 556 km (345 mi), 6 hours 20 minutes
Nelson - 339 km (211 mi), 4 hours 45 minutes

Kelowna international Airport (YLW) is just 30 minutes south of Vernon and provides national and international flights daily.

Trails in Vernon can be accessed from four main trail areas:

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Vernon Inspiration

Uncover stories about Vernon's mountain bike scene and beyond.

Support Our Local Trails

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

Trail Associations

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