Mountain Biking
Discover exciting, local single tracks and beginner-friendly trails for miles of off-road fun and exercise.
Parksville Qualicum Beach features a variety of mountain biking adventures, including wide, flowing paths and thrilling challenges on technical singletrack. Hit the trails and sharpen your mountain biking skills while being immersed in nature.
Popular Mountain Biking Trails
Hammerfest
Hammerfest is a large, varied trail network in Errington by Englishman River Falls Provincial Park. Maintained by the Arrowsmith Cycling Club and home to a number of races every year, Hammerfest has everything from green trails suitable for the whole family to blue flow trails and double black diamonds. Access Hammerfest either from the Englishman River Falls Provincial Park main parking lot or from the yellow gate just before the park entry. Much if not all of the system is on Mosaic Forest Management lands so be sure to check Hammerfest on Trailforks for notices and closures.
Parksville Wetlands Trail
Make your way to the Parksville Wetlands Trail to enjoy a smooth ride and practice tight turns. Known to be a great place to view migratory birds, bring a camera and snap some photos after your ride.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
The beginner-friendly trails at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park offer riders stunning views of the shore.
Upper Laburnum Woods
The Upper Laburnum Woods features a series of twisting gravel paths and forested trails, ideal for an exhilarating outing.
Other popular trails
Other local favourites include the Little Mountain Trail system, Northwest Bay trails, Bowser trails, Lighthouse Loop, the Nile Creek Trails, Cook Creek Trails, and the Pheasant Glen Trails.
Regional Trails
Parksville Qualicum Beach is lucky to enjoy a series of regional trails connecting our parks and communities.
Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail
The Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail offers 7 kilometres of paved, wide paths for beginner bikers to enjoy.
Englishman River Park Trails
Bike along the Englishman River and admire numerous wildlife species on this beginner friendly trail. In September, spawning salmon return to the river making for an unforgettable ride.
Lighthouse Country Regional Trail
The design of the Lighthouse Country Regional Trail lends itself to be a beginner friendly trail. There is a 750 meter section of twisting singletrack that is a favorite among local mountain bikers.
Parksville Qualicum Beach Links
The 13-kilometre Parksville Qualicum Beach Links is a low-traffic, scenic road perfect for biking between Qualicum Beach and Parksville.
Bike Shops & Rentals
If the call for adventure strikes and you find yourself without your bike, don't fret! Parksville Qualicum Beach is home bike & gear rental company Take Off Adventure Rentals.
Looking to purchase a bike, fix a broken part, or grab gear, check out Arrowsmith Bikes, Island Cycle, Head Over Wheels, and Big Grin Bikes.
From electric bikes to mountain bikes and accessories, these local businesses have everything you need to hit the trails.
Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism does not warrant that the backroads and trails indicated on this website are passable, nor does it claim that they are completely accurate. We make no indication as to whether or not the lands that occupy these trails are private or Public, and the user bears any responsibility in this regard.
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Located near Errington in Arrowsmith Coombs Country, just a short drive from Parksville and Qualicum Beach, Englishman River Falls Provincial Park is known for its natural beauty, which makes it one of…
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville is one of the province's most popular family destinations.
Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail
Discover the 7 km Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail. A fully accessible, multi-use path linking parks, nature, and community charm.
Biking
The best rides happen when you forget you're even pedaling. In Parksville Qualicum Beach, that moment comes easily, whether you're rolling through sun-dappled forest bike trails, cruising oceanfront roads, or perfecting new…
BMX & Skateparks
Explore trails, parks and cycling routes just for fun or for touring our communities.
