North Shore mountain biking

The North Shore is the steepest network in BC by ratio: 203 of its 347 trails are difficult or extra difficult.

AreaVancouver Coast Mountains

RatedAdvanced

TypeCommunity trail network

Trails347

Trails by grade

Easy51

Intermediate93

Difficult136

Extra difficult67

347 trails, of which 136 are difficult and 67 extra difficult. No other community network in the province carries that proportion at the top end.

51 trails are rated easy, so there is a way in, but the Shore earns its advanced rating more than anywhere else on this list.

Who maintains these trails

North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) builds and maintains the trails here.

Become a member

Trail networks are built and maintained by volunteers. Check with the association before riding after heavy rain or in shoulder season.

Trail maps and guides

Mountain Biking BC guide

Trail counts and grades come from Mountain Biking BC. We do not republish their trail descriptions.

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North Shore mountain biking

The North Shore is the steepest network in BC by ratio: 203 of its 347 trails are difficult or extra difficult.

AreaVancouver Coast Mountains

RatedAdvanced

TypeCommunity trail network

Trails347

Trails by grade

Easy51

Intermediate93

Difficult136

Extra difficult67

347 trails, of which 136 are difficult and 67 extra difficult. No other community network in the province carries that proportion at the top end.

51 trails are rated easy, so there is a way in, but the Shore earns its advanced rating more than anywhere else on this list.

Getting there from Kelowna, BC

drive (one-way)

397 km

drive time

4h 54m

round-trip

$179.20

Top-ranked campgrounds near North Shore

Ranked on our 0 to 100 quality score. Distances are straight-line from the trail network, not driving distance.