Bikepacking Routes

Santa Rosa Valleys and Vistas is a four-day bikepacking route starting and ending in Castlegar, British Columbia. This route offers a mix of rail grade, gravel roads, singletrack, and a touch of hike-a-bike to keep things interesting. Riders can expect a scenic journey through the Kootenays, from the historic Columbia Western Rail Trail to winding mountain roads and thrilling singletrack descents. Enjoy views of the Monashee Mountains, visit local eateries, and pedal through the famous Bulldog Tunnel…

The South Island Sundowner is an 85-mile route offering a stunning panorama of steep hills, verdant fern-filled forests, moss-covered rocks, and dramatic coastal vistas. Without traveling far from British Columbia’s capital of Victoria, this loop weaves together the best publicly accessible trails and off-road riding to provide riders with a sample of the ruggedness and remoteness Vancouver Island is known for...

Linking rail grades, scenic gravel roads, and stunning sub-alpine lakes, the Frog Peak Loop is the perfect beginner-friendly bikepacking overnighter to enjoy the West Kootenays. This logistically straightforward 107-kilometer route is a local rider favorite, packed with delicious café stops, swimming holes, and a touch of pavement to connect it all. Let your mind wander as you meander by the Slocan River…

The Bonnington Scrambler is a wonderful weekend-long bikepacking route for those looking to spend time off the beaten track and push their limits. This 125-kilometer route starts and ends in Nelson, British Columbia. Prepare for a mix of singletrack, short and long hike-a-bikes, and overgrown ATV tracks that connect into the Bonnington Range. Experience the Kootenays the local way and earn some well-deserved treats in the mountains…

Kootenay Confluence is a spectacular week-long bikepacking route through the West Kootenay and Boundary Region of British Columbia and Washington. The 600-kilometer route starts and ends in the historic mining town of Nelson, nestled in the Selkirk Mountains, linking decommissioned rail grades, gravel roads, and some pavement with deep forested valleys, winding rivers, and quaint villages. Rich with culture and history, Kootenay Confluence intentionally passes through two countries to showcase how nature, wildlife, water, and people transcend boundaries…