Vancouver Island

Cowichan

Photo by Tom Richards

Found between Victoria and Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley is one of Vancouver Island’s premier mountain biking destinations, with more than 170 trails across a network of riding areas including Mount Prevost, Mount Tzouhalem, Maple Mountain, and Cobble Hill.

Mount Prevost is legendary for its steep, technical terrain and history of producing world-class riders, with pro-level lines and double black descents. Mount Tzouhalem (“Mt. Zoo”) offers a diverse network ranging from green trails to advanced technical riding.

Thanks to Cowichan’s mild coastal climate, the valley is one of BC’s most reliable year-round mountain biking destinations.

Cowichan's trails are on the unceded traditional territories of the Quw’utsun, Malahat, Ts’uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz’uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht & Pacheedaht Peoples.

Number of Trails:

149

Highest Elevation:

786 m

Trails:

easy: 9
intermediate: 72
difficult: 52
extra difficult: 16

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

Trail Associations

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Cowichan Valley

Getting Here & Trail Access

Find your way to Cowichan on Vancouver Island.

Duncan on Trailforks.com

Cowichan is north of Victoria via (Highway 1) and south of Comox via Highway 19. Cowichan can be easily accessed from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland by BC Ferries.

Driving Distances & Times (to Duncan as a central hub):

Victoria - 61 km (38 mi), 50 minutes
Vancouver via BC Ferries - 100 km (62 mi), 3 Hours
Nanaimo - 50 km (31 mi), 40 minutes

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is located 30 minites north of Duncan with regional and interprovincial flights available with Air Canada and West Jet. Harbour Air offers daily seaplane service to the Nanaimo Harbour from downtown Vancouver (Coal Harbour), Richmond (YVR South Terminal/Fraser River), and Sechelt (Sunshine Coast).

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is located one hour south of Duncan via Highway 1 or via the Mill Bay ferry terminal.