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SaveNew trail network adjacent to the Chief Will Yum Campground, south of Williams Lake. Access is via the campground, trails are open to the public, free of charge.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: Crown Land
Access Info:
Chief Will Yum Campsite
Region Supporters & Maintainers
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Tom Schoen
since 2015Builder
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
7 trails
- E-Bike
1 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Hike
5 trails
- Trail Running
5 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of 7 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 7
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 7
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 5
- Trails Trail Running
- 5
- Total Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,935 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,048 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,114 ft
- Reports
- 23
- Photos
- 103
- Ridden Counter
- 99
Popular Chief Will Yum Mountain Biking Trails
• 35 ★ 3.5 • 4 miles • 717 ft • 26 •
XC Trail connecting Fox Mountain trail network to Asahal Lake. This trail has been cleared and re-opened in December of 2023. Great in- and out- XC trail for biking, trail-running hiking or snowshoeing.
Chief William Climbing Trail Permanently Closed
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 138 ft • 13 •
This is a brand new climbing trail -under construction- that connects the Chief Will Yum network with the Fox Mountain Trail network. While primarily an uptrack, it is a fun, fast and flowy downhill trail. Can be accessed via shuttle...
Chief William DH Permanently Closed
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 2,455 ft • 33 ft • 8 •
This is the new DH and jump line build in partnership with the Williams Lake Indian Band, the Williams Lake Cycling Club, James Doerfling and the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 152 ft • 2 •
New multi-use trail with great views, connecting the Chief Will Yum campsite and the community of Sugarcane,
Photos of Chief Will Yum Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Will-Yum XC | Jul 21, 2026 @ 8:46pm (America/Vancouver) 7 hours | Unknown | RustyBrown | At least 40 trees down |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucwéll Te Melamén (Medicine Trail) | May 21, 2023 @ 8:18am May 21, 2023 | Dry | colinstoneh | ||
| Chief William Road | Oct 5, 2015 @ 12:16pm Oct 5, 2015 | Dry | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| Chief William Road | Jun 6, 2015 @ 7:08am Jun 6, 2015 | Dry | caribooyj WLCC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RustyBrown | add | report | activity #99724239 | Jul 21, 2026 @ 8:46pm 7 hours |
| fulty | update | region | activity #98735190 | Jul 8, 2026 @ 1:19pm Jul 8, 2026 |
| poorman | add | report | activity #98555200 | Jul 5, 2026 @ 9:34pm Jul 5, 2026 |
| JordanLJAzWv | wishlist | trail | activity #95089872 | May 19, 2026 @ 11:15pm May 19, 2026 |
| poorman | add | trail | activity #83302037 | Oct 30, 2025 @ 10:30pm Oct 30, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | A bit overgrown and a few small trees down,... | Jul 14, 2024 @ 11:40am Jul 14, 2024 | ||
| trail | A very easy trail almost no elevation change... | May 21, 2023 @ 8:20am May 21, 2023 | ||
| trail | So is this open or closed? | Apr 11, 2021 @ 8:14pm Apr 11, 2021 | ||
| report | :( So sad | Sep 4, 2017 @ 6:59pm Sep 4, 2017 | ||
| trail | Trail needs a little tlc but rideable | May 21, 2017 @ 5:55pm May 21, 2017 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Mountain | 13 | 26 | 15 | 3 | 4.1 km |
| South Side | 1 | 28 | 8 | 4.4 km | |
| Westsyde | 12 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 8.8 km |
| Chimney Lake | 5 | 14 | 13.7 km | ||
| Desous | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 14.2 km |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Williams Lake Cycling Club
![Williams Lake Cycling Club]()
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Fox Mountain Brewing Co.
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Ride The CaribooTrail Association
![Ride The Cariboo]()
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Red Shreds Bike & Board shedBike Shop
![Red Shreds Bike & Board shed]()
Local Trail Supporters
- Williams Lake Indian Band
- Williams Lake Cycling Club
- Ride The Cariboo
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 7 | 10 miles | 1,936 ft | 4 miles | 1,047 ft | #13,168 | #439 | 103 | 23 | 123 | ||
| E-Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 85 ft | 2,057 ft | 89 ft | #10,356 | #374 | 23 | 3 | |||
| Hike | 5 | 5 miles | 942 ft | 2 miles | 869 ft | #15,763 | #541 | 16 | 70 | |||
| Trail Running | 5 | 5 miles | 942 ft | 2 miles | 869 ft | #14,636 | #502 | 16 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Chief Will Yum
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Chief Will Yum?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Chief Will Yum are:
- Chief Will-Yum XC (3.9/5)
- Cucwéll Te Melamén (Medicine Trail) (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Chief Will Yum?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Chief Will Yum are:
- October (2 activities)
- July (1 activities)
- August (1 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Chief Will Yum?
Check the Chief Will Yum trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Chief Will Yum?
The longest trail in Chief Will Yum is Chief Will-Yum XC at 4.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
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- chief will yum activity log | embed map of Chief Will Yum mountain bike trails | chief will yum mountain biking points of interest
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