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SaveGreat XC trail network built around the Otway Nordic Ski Centre. Facilities include parking lot and day-use lodges.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
AKA: Otway Nordic Centre
Land Status: Ski Resort
google parking directions Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
39 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
Region Details
- 7
- 19
- 13
Region Status
Caution as of May 31, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 39
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 39
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Total Distance
- 20 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,407 ft
- Total Vertical
- 429 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,425 ft
- Reports
- 1,476
- Photos
- 128
- Ridden Counter
- 10,182
Popular Otway Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1,522 ft • 87 ft • 435 •
Trail climbs from junction to Haggen's Hub. Ridden in both directions.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 3,025 ft • 116 ft • 423 •
This trail climbs from '55 Chevy Junction to the Junction. Expect two-way traffic on this trail (as for most trails at Otway).
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 4,209 ft • 281 ft • 403 •
Easiest way to get to the top of the Otway trails. Moderate climbing trail.
Otway Mountain Bike Routes
4 miles • 510 ft • 7 • Loop •
Trail forks keeps freezing on IPhone trying to add to ridelog
★ 1.0 • 6 miles • 705 ft • 13 • Loop •
In celebration of PG Gals n Gears, we have created our first PG Gals n Gears Virtual Wild Ride for you to...
Photos of Otway Mountain Bike
Videos of Otway Mountain Bike
trail: Tornado Alley
2:50 |
430 |
May 20, 2019
trail: Karma
3:10 |
150 |
May 20, 2019
trail: Bad Dog
3:41 |
188 |
May 20, 2019
trail: Curves
3:11 |
103 |
May 20, 2019
trail: Java
3:44 |
143 |
Aug 8, 2018
trail: Bad Dog
0:47 |
105 |
Aug 8, 2018
trail: Tincan Alley
2:28 |
202 |
Jun 18, 2018
trail: Inside Passage
3:24 |
110 |
Jun 18, 2018
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnarly Girls | May 24, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/Vancouver) May 24, 2026 | Unknown | bag-of-meat | Trees down. One in a horrible spot, on in... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Run | May 31, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Dawson_Creek) May 31, 2026 | Ideal | bcsnipes | ||
| Lower Freeway | May 28, 2026 @ 5:07pm (Pacific/Midway) May 28, 2026 | Variable | wideload46 | ||
| AC/DC | May 28, 2026 @ 5:07pm (Pacific/Midway) May 28, 2026 | Variable | wideload46 | ||
| Karma | May 28, 2026 @ 5:07pm (Pacific/Midway) May 28, 2026 | Variable | wideload46 | ||
| Cyclone | May 17, 2026 @ 2:15pm (America/Vancouver) May 17, 2026 | Unknown | colinstoneh | ||
| Clearcut | May 17, 2026 @ 2:14pm (America/Vancouver) May 17, 2026 | Unknown | colinstoneh | ||
| Rollercoaster | May 17, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/Vancouver) May 17, 2026 | Dry | colinstoneh | ||
| Treehugger | Apr 19, 2026 @ 10:38am (America/Vancouver) Apr 19, 2026 | Wet | mustang5o | ||
| Tincan Alley | Nov 1, 2025 @ 5:38pm (America/Vancouver) Nov 1, 2025 | Variable | Adammushumanski | ||
| Twister | Nov 1, 2025 @ 5:38pm (America/Vancouver) Nov 1, 2025 | Variable | Adammushumanski |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bcsnipes | add | report | activity #96014378 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 6:54am Jun 1, 2026 |
| Suilven | wishlist | route | activity #95793819 | May 29, 2026 @ 12:03pm May 29, 2026 |
| SuilvenNKZ9Bg | wishlist | route | activity #95756146 | May 28, 2026 @ 9:32pm May 28, 2026 |
| wideload46 | add | report | activity #95754270 and 2 more | May 28, 2026 @ 8:27pm May 28, 2026 |
| bag-of-meat | add | report | activity #95431568 and 1 more | May 24, 2026 @ 11:43am May 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Wish this was ridden more. Fun, little steep... | Jun 7, 2025 @ 5:55pm Jun 7, 2025 | ||
| trail | Lots of tree down on trail and a little bit... | Sep 4, 2024 @ 1:55pm Sep 4, 2024 | ||
| trail | Tree down near the bottom. Could use a rake/blow. | May 6, 2024 @ 6:48am May 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | Trees down across the trail right at that... | Aug 20, 2023 @ 12:30pm Aug 20, 2023 | ||
| trail | Sweet climb. | Sep 13, 2022 @ 4:06pm Sep 13, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pidherny Recreation Site | 19 | 45 | 19 | 1 | 1.6 km |
| Cranbrook Hill | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5.1 km |
| University Hill | 8 | 12 | 7 | 6.4 km | |
| Greenway/Forests for the World | 38 | 40 | 7 | 6.8 km | |
| The Swedes | 8.1 km |
Local Badges
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Completionist0 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
![Caledonia Nordic Ski Club]()
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Association of Caledonia Trailbuilders
![Association of Caledonia Trailbuilders]()
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Prince George Cycling ClubTrail Association
![Prince George Cycling Club]()
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Ruckus Skis Boards And BikesBike Shop
![Ruckus Skis Boards And Bikes]()
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Players Bench Sports & Evolve BikeBike Shop
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Koops Bike ShopBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 39 | 20 miles | 4,406 ft | 9 miles | 430 ft | #1,498 | #107 | 128 | 1,476 | 10 | 8,925 | |
| Hike | 39 | 20 miles | 4,406 ft | 9 miles | 430 ft | #6,108 | #250 | 1,476 | 893 | |||
| Trail Running | 39 | 20 miles | 4,406 ft | 9 miles | 430 ft | #4,915 | #173 | 1,476 | 1 | 882 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Otway
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Otway?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Otway are:
- Rollercoaster (4.4/5)
- Twister II (4.4/5)
- Cyclone (4.3/5)
- Freeway (upper) (4.3/5)
- Karma (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Otway?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Otway are:
- July (389 activities)
- June (327 activities)
- August (255 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Otway?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Otway. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Otway?
The longest trail in Otway is Tincan Alley at 2.7 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
Trails
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