The
Kamloops and Shuswap region offers some of the
best off-road cycling in British Columbia. Kamloops
offers a lot of diversity for riders, from desert-like
singletrack to high speed alpine down hill riding.
One of the most popular and accessible areas,
is Mount Dufferin, located just west of city
centre. Away from the city, you'll find mountain
biking at Stake Lake, Inks Lake, Bush Lake,
and Greenstone Mountain.
From Kamloops head east on the Trans Canada
Highway # 1 into the Shuswap region and Salmon
Arm. Before you reach Salmon Arm there are two
courses you should investigate, they are Bastion
Mountain and Rubberhead. The Mount Ida trail
which can be reached from city centre is for
advanced riders where the view of the Shuswap
is unsurpassed. Other trails are Prudential
and Little Mountain.
Revelstoke, on the Trans Canada Highway east
of Salmon Arm, is a quiet town surrounded by
mountains, awesome scenery and one of the best
biking areas in the province. It's the Keystone
Standard Basin Trail, which is physically and
technically difficult and only for the strong
of heart and limbs. Be safe, have fun!
Adventures
& Suppliers in the region
Big Bar Guest Ranch: No deadlines, fresh mountain air, good horses & trails that lead to spectacular views. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Cariboo, where time has no meaning, we offer riding, hiking, gold panning, canoeing, hay rides, fishing, x-country skiing, snowmobiling,... more
Cariboo Lodge Resort: Constructed of immense spruce logs, our authentic rustic inn (site of original lodge from the early 1900’s) has 20 comfortable guest rooms, a country café, and western saloon. Just 4.5 hours north of Vancouver, start your western wilderness vacation right here... more
Douglas Lake Ranch: Canada's largest working cattle ranch, in the BC interior between Merritt and Kamloops, is the perfect vacation getaway. Enjoy the finest resort accommodations, some of the most exclusive stillwater fly fishing anywhere, superb hiking, mountain biking, and mor... more
Kumsheen Rafting Resort: Our passion for river rafting & whitewater goes back over 35 years - it influences everything we do. We take pride in setting the gold standard for service because our spirit isn’t just whitewater, but experiences - not just adventures, but interacting with p... more
Lac Des Roches Resort: Our year-round resort on the Fishing Highway overlooks one of BC’s most photographed lakes. From your suite or cabin there’s nothing between you and the lake but a picnic table and fire pit. Relax with fine dining, and many outdoor activities in our 175 acre... more
Moose Camp Fishing Resort: It’s all inclusive; great food, fresh air, comfortable cabins, & over 20 pristine lakes with the best freshwater fishing for wild fighting rainbow trout. Our remote wilderness, with trips to Wells Gray Park offers hiking, mountain biking, & abundant wildlife ... more
REO Rafting Adventure Resort: Raft BCs best rivers near Vancouver, Kelowna & Whistler. Enjoy a hot tub, sauna, private beach, serene wilderness & hiking trails. REO adventure vacations include kayaking, fishing, hiking, canoeing, & more. Stay in your own tent, rivers edge cabin tent, or l... more
Talking Rock Resort and Quaaout Lodge: There’s no other resort like it -- rich in tradition & hospitality with unique sights, aromatic delights and people as warm as the sun. Here on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake is a full service resort and golf course without the hassle and commotion found i... more
Thuya Lakes Lodge: Fishing as good as it gets! Our resort just north of Kamloops has over 30 lakes joined by streams, naturally reproducing with wild Kamloops trout, perfect for flyfishing and float tubing. Enjoy hiking trails into lakes, mountain biking, the wildlife or just t... more
Tod Mountain Ranch: Our ranch guests relax in comfortable cabins, and rides take place in almost 30,000 hectares of mountain trails, forest and alpine … home to bear, deer, moose and coyote. Enjoy home cooked meals, fresh mountain air, and a soak in our hot tub as the sun sets. more
Tunkwa Lake Resort: Tunkwa Lake is a 3 ½ hour drive from Vancouver BC. For an affordable vacation include us in your plans. Clean housekeeping cabins, tent and RV sites, boat & motor rentals, hiking, biking and great fishing for Kamloops trout. Easy access by car or RV. more
The
best way to cycle and to have complete up to
date information on trails is to join a cycle
club. For information on clubs, activities,
rules and regulations contact the Cycling BC.
office at (604) 737-3034 or visit their web
site click
here.
For a list of local bike shops, contact the
local Chamber of Commerce in each town, they
will be pleased to help you out. When out mountain
biking the most important thing is to be safe,
have fun and respect private property.
