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More InfoMountain Biking
Seek out local single tracks for miles of off-road fun and exercise.
Mountain Biking Trails
Top Bridge Park is the most popular spot for mountain biking in Parksville Qualicum Beach. Top Bridge offers intermediate to advanced level trail systems specialized for mountain bikers and maintained by local bike clubs. The five kilometres of trails run alongside the beautiful Englishman River.
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park also offer more beginner level trails for mountain bikers.
Regional Bike Trails
Parksville Qualicum Beach is lucky to enjoy a series of regional trails connecting our parks and communities.
- If you're headed out to Top Bridge Park, you can bike there from the Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park on the 5-kilometre Top Bridge Regional Trail. Be sure to stop and enjoy the views from the unique pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the river.
- The Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail offers 7 kilometres of paved, wide paths for beginner bikers to enjoy.
- The 13-kilometre Parksville Qualicum Beach Links is a low-traffic, scenic road perfect for biking between Qualicum and Parksville.
For a map of regional bike trails, click here.
More Fun on Two Wheels
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
One of the prettiest parks on Vancouver Island, Englishman River Falls Provincial Park is a must-see.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville is one of the province's most popular family destinations.
Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail
The 7 km Rail Trail follows along the south side of the E&N tracks between Coombs and Parksville.
Top Bridge Regional Park in Parksville
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