Biking
Family biking in grasslands (Picture BC photo)
Kamloops' rugged canyons, logging roads, sliders, ramps and maintained riding trails provide ample terrain for all levels of mountain-biking experience.
Beginner-to-intermediate trails are found at the Paul Lake Circuit and Stake Lake, while Kamloops Bike Ranch and Sun Peaks Resort provide more of a challenge. Kamloops also plays host to some of the top-mountain biking races in Canada, including the Intermontane Challenge, a five-day staged mountain-bike race covering 450km/280mi.
Kamloops Bike Ranch
Kamloops Bike Ranch is the most technically advanced municipal bike park in Canada attracting expert riders from around the world to its 26ha/64ac of gullies, silt bluffs of pine trees, sagebrush, open grasslands, and elevation changes of 132m/432ft. To reach Kamloops Bike Ranch, take the Highland Road exit off Highway 1 East and continue up Highland Road. The Park is at the top of the road on the left-hand side.
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Intermontane Challenge
The Intermontane Challenge is an staged, international mountain-bike race that attracts top talent from across Canada and the US to compete for the top prize of $10,000. The 450km/280mi race is held over five days and race trails are available for general use by the public after the event. One of the premier riding areas for the Intermontane Challenge, Kenna Cartwright Nature Park, features an extensive series of trails (also used for hiking) suited to all ability levels through semi-arid and treed terrain, with lots of ups and downs. Take the Trans Canada Highway to Exit #366 north along Copperhead Drive and then west along Hillside Drive to the main entrance.
Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks Resort has an ever expanding network of 37 trails totaling 70km/42mi in length, many of which are accessible by chair-lift. Some trails include balance obstacles, bridges, and stunts. Sun Peaks Resort has hosted some of the top mountain-biking race events in Canada.
Mountain Bike Trails near Kamloops
About 25 minutes northeast of Kamloops, Paul Lake Circuit is a 20km/13mi layout with good downhill runs. Head to Pinantan Lake for a challenging climb followed by an hour-long descent. At Stake Lake, 20 minutes south of Kamloops on the Lac Le Juene Road, trails – such as Ponderosa, Drifter, Cowpoke, Sidewinder, and McConnell Hill – are suitable for beginner to intermediate riders.
Stop by the Kamloops Visitor Centre for more information about mountain biking in the area and locally hosted mountain-biking competitions.
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1280 Alpine Rd
Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia
V0E 5N0
Websitehttp://www.sunpeaksresort.com
Toll-free800-807-3257
Phone250-578-5474
Our year-round community has evolved into a regional summer hub for weekly festivals and events from July to September. Stroll through the village, listen to live concerts, explore the shops and restaurants, or choose an outdoor activity. There's the 18-hole Sun Peaks Golf Course, downhill Mountain Bike Park, lift-accessed alpine hiking, cross country bike trails, canoe and kayak rentals, horseback riding, geo-caching, stand-up paddle boarding, outdoor pool, tennis courts and more. The weekly Sunday Farmers' market features local food vendors and artisans, and with a fully loaded events schedule, there's something every weekend to participate in or spectate.
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