7-Day Itinerary: Coastal Riding
7-Day Itinerary: Coastal Riding
This 7-day itinerary is based on the “Trip of a Lifetime” route through southwest BC experienced by one of our lucky contest winners.
Access: Start in Powell River | End in Fraser Valley
Total duration: 7 Days
Total distance: 385 kilometres (239 miles)
Follow this itinerary for a week-long trip exploring the iconic coastal riding destinations of the Fraser Valley, North Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, and Squamish.
Day 1: Powell River (Sunshine Coast)
Cruise around the Duck Lake trails for a classic cross-country ride or enjoy shuttle laps of Branch 41. Check out Civil Disobedience on Mt. Mahoney for a long slog up and fun ride down. Down pints at the Townsite Brewing before a good night's sleep at the Old Courthouse Inn
Day 2: Sechelt (Sunshine Coast)
Lap downhill trails at the Coast Gravity Park all day. Explore cross-country trails in West Sechelt. Camp overnight at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park.
Day 3: Robert's Creek & Gibsons (Sunshine Coast)
Ride B&K trails in Roberts Creek. Explore Gibson’s network of trails in Sprockids. Check out the “beer farm” of Persephone Brewing Company
Day 4-5: Squamish
Ride Rupert in the Alice Lake & Highlands area. Give some classic Squamish trails a go on Angry M into Half Nelson. Enjoy brews at the local breweries. Stay overnight at one of the many campground, lodges, and hotels.
Day 6: North Shore
Book a trip with Endless Biking to get a local tour of the North Shore. Ride the trails on Mount Fromme and Mount Seymour. Check out Wildeye Brewing and Bridge Brewing
Day 7: Fraser Valley
Check out the trails on Bear Mountain. Spin your wheels on Vedder Mountain. Don’t miss Sumas Mountain
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