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SaveSmith Creek is an area of West Kelowna with an ever expanding network of all mountain trails. Turn north on Elliot Road in downtown West Kelowna, follow this road out as it meanders up the hillside. Turn right onto Smith Creek Road and travel up to the gravel section continuing on until you reach a small gravel parking area on the left. The trail heads out from this lot and crosses the road into the main network within a few hundred meters. Follow the small trail and km markers up as you go. The ascent crosses the main downhill run all the way up so there are many opportunities to head back down. Keep your eyes and ears open for riders coming down
This loop is one of the few that offer a great meandering singletrack climb instead of a fire road ascent. The trail snakes its way up the mountain on smooth, flowing single-track with tight technical turns. Towards the top of the climb the trail gets steeper and a little more difficult to climb, but by this point you are nearly up. Once at the top you will be on a plateau looking over West Kelowna. The trails head off to your right from here so lower your saddle and drop in on one of many optional descents. This entire loop takes about two hours to ride and most likely a little longer for intermediate riders. One of the Central Okanagan’s best rides by far.
Smith Creek DescendingThis trail is extremely popular so you should have no problem running into a local to help with directions up or down specific routes. Trail maps for the area are available at all the local bike shops in Kelowna and West Kelowna. Just ask for the “Trails of the Westside” map.
This loop is one of the few that offer a great meandering singletrack climb instead of a fire road ascent. The trail snakes its way up the mountain on smooth, flowing single-track with tight technical turns. Towards the top of the climb the trail gets steeper and a little more difficult to climb, but by this point you are nearly up. Once at the top you will be on a plateau looking over West Kelowna. The trails head off to your right from here so lower your saddle and drop in on one of many optional descents. This entire loop takes about two hours to ride and most likely a little longer for intermediate riders. One of the Central Okanagan’s best rides by far.
Smith Creek DescendingThis trail is extremely popular so you should have no problem running into a local to help with directions up or down specific routes. Trail maps for the area are available at all the local bike shops in Kelowna and West Kelowna. Just ask for the “Trails of the Westside” map.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Land Status: Crown Land
Land Manager: RSTBC
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- Mountain Bike
26 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Hike
23 trails
- Trail Running
23 trails
Region Details
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Open as of Oct 24, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 26
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 23
- Trails Trail Running
- 23
- Total Distance
- 23 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,720 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,899 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,821 ft
- Reports
- 2,310
- Photos
- 492
- Completed Counter
- 37,596
Popular Smith Creek Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 5 miles • 1,391 ft • 3,278 •
One Way ONLY! Trail starts at the kiosk end of the Main Smith Creek Parking Lot. Look for the signs. A beautiful string of meandering single track that winds its way up, catching all the different soil and terrain the area has. This...
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 29 ft • 3,179 •
Feel the love is, by far, the most popular descent trail in the Smith Creek Trail Network. The trail begins at a flat clearing that is approximately 7.4km from the parking lot riding up The Holy Pail Climb trail. The Trail head is well...
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 1,106 ft • 62 ft • 2,260 •
Switchback climb option to avoid some technical rocky bits on Holy Pail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 3,045 ft • 202 ft • 2,097 •
This is the climb that continues past Feel The Love. It takes about ten to fifteen minutes until you are at a Y- intersection where you can go right to climb up Soul Train or left to Climb up Kid Dino Myt. Watch for oncoming traffic...
• 100 ★ 3.3 • 413 ft • 34 ft • 1,642 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 34 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 1,516 ft • 105 ft • 1,610 •
Climb to Kid Dino Myt peak.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,016 ft • 0 ft • 1,477 •
Fear Of Missing Out. Do I ride the Gulley trail or this trail??? Which one??? FOMO was built as a Spring bypass for the Gulley trail but you're gonna like it so much - it may just become your new favorite trail. Fast and flowy with...
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 2,618 ft • 245 ft • 1,414 •
Climb up SoulTrain! Goes right to the tallest peak in the trail network! Feeds into SoulTrain Descent which feeds into Feel The Love!
Smith Creek Mountain Bike Routes
FITM Enduro 2022 Featured
★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 3,939 ft • 10 •
Hello and thank you for your support of the first Fire in the Mountains Charity Enduro organized by the...
4 miles • 1,239 ft • 2 • Loop •
The classic Smith Creek lap. Holy Pail to the top of Feel the Love and back to the parking lot!
7 miles • 1,404 ft • 4 •
This is likely the most ridden loop at Smith Creek. If you want to experience the classic it's the way to...
7 miles • 1,385 ft • 7 • Loop •
For this Sovereign Cycle group ride a fast, flowing descent is the name of the game. Let's head down Smith...
5 miles • 1,235 ft • 14 •
Sovereign Group ride including the new trail, FOMO.
9 miles • 2,021 ft • 10 •
Okanagan SW Smith Creek Classic Okanagan South West Relive Your Rides For other ride suggestions for this...
Photos of Smith Creek Mountain Bike
Videos of Smith Creek Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priebec | ridden | trail | activity #107075869 and 2 more | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:26am Nov 2, 2026 |
| hayalex | add | photo | activity #106904281 and 1 more | Oct 31, 2026 @ 12:18am Oct 31, 2026 |
| imalwaysriding | vote | trail | activity #106725384 and 1 more | Oct 27, 2026 @ 6:47pm Oct 27, 2026 |
| raidue | add | report | activity #106540658 and 6 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 9:13pm Oct 24, 2026 |
| 2xjtn | ridden | trail | activity #105874059 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 9:34am Oct 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Wll | Oct 4, 2026 @ 12:18pm Oct 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Best uphill ever 🤗🤣 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 5:31pm Oct 3, 2026 | ||
| report | photo doesn't match trail. | Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:12pm Aug 29, 2026 | ||
| report | Yay!!! | Jan 18, 2026 @ 1:51pm Jan 18, 2026 | ||
| report | Where is the tree down ? Can you post a map... | Nov 12, 2025 @ 2:54pm Nov 12, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Creek | 5 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1.7 km |
| Goats Peak Regional Park | 1 | 1 | 3.9 km | ||
| Rose Valley | 13 | 39 | 8 | 3 | 4.8 km |
| Kalamoir Regional Park | 4 | 5.4 km | |||
| Bear Creek Provincial Park | 7.7 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 26 | 22 miles | 7,480 ft | 13 miles | 1,900 ft | #453 | #48 | 459 | 2,301 | 26 | 30,494 | |
| E-Bike | 22 | 22 miles | 7,438 ft | 13 miles | 1,900 ft | #1,078 | #65 | 22 | 2,004 | 4 | 2,115 | |
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 259 ft | 1,886 ft | 1,345 ft | #270 | #45 | 23 | ||||
| Hike | 23 | 19 miles | 5,801 ft | 10 miles | 1,900 ft | #5,097 | #222 | 5 | 2,206 | 802 | ||
| Trail Running | 23 | 19 miles | 5,801 ft | 10 miles | 1,900 ft | #4,224 | #140 | 3 | 2,206 | 411 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Smith Creek?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Smith Creek are:
- Feel The Love (4.6/5)
- Holy Pail Up (Climb) (4.6/5)
- Holy Pail Switchback Option (4.4/5)
- FOMO (4.3/5)
- Holy Pail Up (Climb to Kid Dino Myt) (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Smith Creek?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Smith Creek. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Smith Creek?
The longest trail in Smith Creek is Holy Pail Up (Climb) at 4.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Smith Creek?
Smith Creek has a total of 27 trails. Of those, 26 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Smith Creek to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Smith Creek?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Smith Creek is Holy Pail Up (Climb) with 1,391 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Smith Creek?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Smith Creek is Dear Santa with 1,379 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Smith Creek?
Smith Creek supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Smith Creek?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Smith Creek is SoulTrain Climb with an average grade of 8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Smith Creek?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Smith Creek. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Smith Creek?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Smith Creek are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Smith Creek?
The overall region status for Smith Creek is Clear / Green. Out of 28 trails:
- Clear / Green: 25
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Smith Creek?
Yes, Smith Creek supports e-bike riding. There are 22 trails in Smith Creek that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Smith Creek?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Smith Creek are: View all mountain biking routes in Smith Creek.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Smith Creek?
The most popular Strava segments in Smith Creek are:
- Unnamed Rd Climb (7,191 athletes)
- FTL- Lookout Cut-in to Santa's Connector (7,065 athletes)
- Smith - Gully (4,856 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Smith Creek?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Smith Creek. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Smith Creek.
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What trails are closed in Smith Creek?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Smith Creek. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 25
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Smith Creek?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Smith Creek are:
- Holy Pail Switchback Option
- Feel The Love
- Holy Pail Up (Climb)
- Holy Pail Easy Option
- Connector- Kid DinoMyt to SoulTrain Climb
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Smith Creek?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Smith Creek are:
- Holy Pail Easy Option (3.3/5)
- Flume Trail (3.2/5)
- Warmup (3.3/5)
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