Vancouver Island

Comox Valley

Photo by Mark Taylor

Cumberland is a true mountain biking destination, nestled in the Comox Valley alongside the seaside communities of Courtenay and Comox. Ride flowy forest singletrack, fast bermed descents, wooden features like boardwalks and A-frames, freeride jump lines, and technical cross-country trails.

About 30 minutes from Courtenay, Mount Washington Alpine Resort adds lift-access riding through the summer months, with progression-friendly trails for newer riders and challenging descents for experienced mountain bikers.

Cumberland's trails are on the unceded traditional lands of the K'ómoks First Nation.

Number of Trails:

226

Highest Elevation:

979 m

Trails:

easy: 17
intermediate: 102
difficult: 93
extra difficult: 14

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

Trail Associations

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Getting Here & Trail Access

Situated on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, Cumberland sits in the Comox Valley which stretches from Fanny Bay to Saratoga Beach and includes the communities Courtenay and Comox.

Cumberland trail network on Trailforks.com

From southern Vancouver Island, riders can drive to Cumberland by taking the oceanside route, Highway 19A, through the seaside communities of Fanny Bay, Union Bay, Royston before driving through Courtenay and onwards to Cumberland. For a quick drive, follow Island Highway 19 and get riding faster.

Driving Distances & Times:

Powell River via BC Ferries - 50 km (31 mi), 1 hour 50 minutes
Nanaimo - 100 km (62 mi), 1 hour
Victoria - 215 km (133 mi), 2 hours 30 minutes
Vancouver via BC Ferries - 180 km (112 mi), 3 hours 30 minutes

The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) is centrally located, providing easy access to all points on central and northern Vancouver Island with daily direct flights from major cities including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and more on Pacific Coastal Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, and Harbour Air.