Vancouver Island

Parksville

Photo by Ambrose Weingart - Hammerfest Trail Network

The Hammerfest Trail Network near Parksville Qualicum Beach is one of Vancouver Island’s original mountain biking destinations, with more than three decades of riding history. Known for its freeride roots and progression-focused terrain, the network offers nearly 100 trails and 90+ km of riding, from machine-built beginner flow trails to advanced double-black jump lines.

The area has deep ties to Vancouver Island’s freeride culture, with riders like Darren Berrecloth and Jordie Lunn connected to the region’s legendary riding scene. Nearby Qualicum Beach adds Lions Bike Park, a progression-focused facility with jump lines and skills features, plus plenty of post-ride food and craft beverage options.

Parksville Qualicum Beach's trails are on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish People, specifically the Qualicum First Nation and the Sna'naw'as First Nation.

Number of Trails:

142

Highest Elevation:

654 m

Trails:

easy: 32
intermediate: 72
difficult: 32
extra difficult: 5

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Getting Here & Trail Access

Just 30 minutes drive north of the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo.

Parksville on Trailforks.com

Parksville Qualicum Beach is situated on the eastern side of Vancouver Island between Nanaimo and Cumberland (Comox Valley).

Driving Distances and Times:

Victoria - 150 km (93 mi), 2 hours, 10 minutes
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 53 km (33 mi), 45 minutes
Nanaimo (Departure Bay Ferry Ternminal) - 35 km (22 mi), 30 minutes
Cumberland (Comox Valley) - 70 km (43 mi), 40 minutes

The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) is centrally located, providing easy access to all points on central and northern Vancouver Island with daily direct flights from major cities including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and more on Pacific Coastal Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, and Harbour Air.

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is located 15 minutes south of Nanaimo with regional and interprovincial flights available with Air Canada and West Jet.

Harbour Air offers daily seaplane service to the Nanaimo Harbour from downtown Vancouver (Coal Harbour), Richmond (YVR South Terminal/Fraser River) and Sechelt (Sunshine Coast).

Iskwew Air offers daily flights between Qualicum Beach Airport and YVR South Terminal.

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