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- Mountain Bike
62 trails
- E-Bike
51 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
69 trails
- Trail Running
69 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 10, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 61
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 63
- Trails E-Bike
- 51
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 69
- Trails Trail Running
- 69
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Total Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,950 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,156 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,426 ft
- Reports
- 1,044
- Photos
- 331
- Ridden Counter
- 25,990
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Sprockids
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Popular Gibsons Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2,493 ft • 0 ft • 2,512 •
This downhill trail, named in honour of Sprockids founder Doug Detweiler, was built by the Capilano University students starting in 2012 2012 under the guidance of instructors Jay Hoots and Daniel Scott. It can be reached just off of...
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1,565 ft • 25 ft • 1,310 •
This downhill trail is one of the most popular trails on the coast for those just getting into mountain biking, although is a great ride at any level. It was built by the Capilano University students in the spring of 2013 under the...
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 523 ft • 1,264 •
Main connecting route in Sprockids to upper Sprockids trails and Hwy 102 to the B&K area
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 1,772 ft • 2 ft • 929 •
One of the most popular trails in the Sprockids region, is flowy, steep, fast, and filled with small jumps, berms, and a lot of twists and turns. It exits on to Technical Ecstacy, which you can use to link up to and for one of the most...
• 60 ★ 3.2 • 1,270 ft • 158 ft • 838 •
Suggested climbing route. Flume is a short trail that connects between the trail and Sidewinder. A little rough in places, but not too technical. Named after the old flume that used to run down to Langdale through here.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,133 ft • 180 ft • 746 •
Best ridden from Spockids to Langdale and is the main off-road access to get to the ferry. Beautiful full bench cutting, bridges up and over yew trees and across Langdale Creek, this trail employs some pretty nifty know-how techniques.
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 738 ft • 0 ft • 739 •
A short short and steep DH trail built by the Capilano University Mountain Bike students in 2009 with the help and guidance of instructors Mark Schmidt and Jay Hoots. This trail branches off of midway and features some steep tight rock...
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 449 ft • 0 ft • 696 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Gibsons Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 17 miles • 4,009 ft • 48 • Loop •
This ride has a little bit of everything and will certainly get your legs moving after a week of sitting...
26 miles • 6,181 ft • 14 • Loop •
A fun longer ride from Langdale for those coming from Vancouver. Park in Horsehoe Bay and ride onto the...
★ 2.0 • 75 miles • 9,320 ft • 41 • Point to Point •
http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-lower-sunshine-coast/
★ 1.0 • 45 miles • 6,517 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
If you want to go for a couple laps while also doing a few days of bikepacking... this is a good route!
75 miles • 9,344 ft • 41 • Point to Point •
http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-lower-sunshine-coast/
Photos of Gibsons Mountain Bike
Videos of Gibsons Mountain Bike
trail: Ridge
5:34 |
752 |
Sep 5, 2017
trail: Torrent
7:19 |
632 |
Sep 5, 2017
trail: Wildman
0:00 |
623 |
Sep 5, 2017
trail: Red Trail
4:52 |
281 |
Sep 5, 2017
trail: Wildman
3:16 |
154 |
Sep 5, 2017
trail: Wildman
3:44 |
102 |
Sep 5, 2017
trail: Wildman
3:14 |
76 |
Sep 5, 2017
trail: Wildman
3:55 |
82 |
Sep 5, 2017
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| High Road | Jun 10, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/Vancouver) Jun 10, 2026 | Unknown | nodignoridemtb CMBTA | Closed at Westridge end due to active... | |
| Torrent | May 24, 2026 @ 7:26pm (America/Vancouver) May 24, 2026 | Dry | enki | Large tree down across trail, blocking trail |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprockids Climb Trail | May 5, 2026 @ 6:50pm (America/Vancouver) May 5, 2026 | Dry | TheLongMan | ||
| Lunge Express | May 5, 2026 @ 6:50pm (America/Vancouver) May 5, 2026 | Dry | TheLongMan | ||
| Pineapple Express | May 5, 2026 @ 6:50pm (America/Vancouver) May 5, 2026 | Dry | TheLongMan | ||
| Creeker's Connectors | May 5, 2026 @ 6:50pm (America/Vancouver) May 5, 2026 | Dry | TheLongMan | ||
| Doug's Detention | May 5, 2026 @ 6:50pm (America/Vancouver) May 5, 2026 | Dry | TheLongMan | ||
| Blue Loop Trail | May 5, 2026 @ 6:50pm (America/Vancouver) May 5, 2026 | Dry | TheLongMan | ||
| Stinger | Apr 30, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/Vancouver) Apr 30, 2026 | Unknown | Mandy1815 | ||
| Ankle Biter | Apr 30, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Vancouver) Apr 30, 2026 | Unknown | Mandy1815 | ||
| Fuzzy Hugs | Apr 5, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/Vancouver) Apr 5, 2026 | Variable | 421coast | ||
| Lunge (Langdale Trail) | Apr 5, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/Vancouver) Apr 5, 2026 | Ideal | 421coast |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dereksgehl | wishlist | region | activity #97222285 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 6:03pm Jun 17, 2026 |
| Kade17 | wishlist | region | activity #97168986 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 1:44am Jun 17, 2026 |
| benedetto973 | wishlist | route | activity #96725770 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 3:06am Jun 11, 2026 |
| nodignoridemtb | add | report | activity #96682504 | Jun 10, 2026 @ 10:32am Jun 10, 2026 |
| benedetto973 | wishlist | trail | activity #96587520 and 1 more | Jun 8, 2026 @ 11:35pm Jun 8, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Hey ....The INGLIS trail, from the... | Mar 31, 2026 @ 8:27am Mar 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | Due to timber logging operations, access to... | Nov 20, 2025 @ 7:05pm Nov 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | big tree down - Oct 25 | Oct 25, 2025 @ 2:43pm Oct 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | There are a couple of trees down at the top... | Oct 23, 2025 @ 4:35pm Oct 23, 2025 | ||
| report | Is the trail on private land or crown land? | Sep 6, 2025 @ 12:36pm Sep 6, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails136 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge21 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge21 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 62 | 21 miles | 8,950 ft | 11 miles | 2,156 ft | #1,470 | #59 | 301 | 1,044 | 29 | 9,622 | |
| E-Bike | 51 | 20 miles | 8,570 ft | 11 miles | 2,156 ft | #3,365 | #80 | 982 | 1 | 313 | ||
| Horse | 1 | 214 | 20 | |||||||||
| Hike | 69 | 20 miles | 7,736 ft | 10 miles | 2,156 ft | #2,565 | #85 | 27 | 1,011 | 1,203 | ||
| Trail Running | 69 | 20 miles | 7,736 ft | 10 miles | 2,156 ft | #4,364 | #106 | 1,011 | 621 | |||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 2 miles | 69 ft | 2,005 ft | 246 ft | 5 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Gibsons
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What are the best places to ride in Gibsons?
Gibsons has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gibsons?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gibsons are:
- Black Licorice (4.4/5)
- Sprockids Climb Trail (4.4/5)
- Doug's Detention (4.3/5)
- Ridge (4.3/5)
- Sidewinder (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gibsons?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Gibsons are:
- July (145 activities)
- August (144 activities)
- June (116 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gibsons?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Gibsons. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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