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Bring your bike or rent one here! Vernon is bike friendly from the downtown core to its epic singletrack. You can easily spend multiple days exploring the bike trails around the greater Vernon area.
Start your day off with a hearty breakfast to fuel up before hitting the trails. The Okanagan Eatery and Eatology are great spots for a leisurely breakfast to be sure to fill you up. If you prefer a quick bite, Triumph Coffee has wonderful wraps and sandwiches to take with you to the trail head.
Mountain Biking Routes
Get the crew together and head to Ellison Provincial Park off Eastside Road. Warm up your legs with a pedal up Blister Sisters or Typical Situation. If you are looking for shorter laps, there are plenty to choose from at Ellison. For a longer more technical ride, head up into the Predator Ridge trail network to descend down Granite or Mantle. Predator Ridge is expanding their popular trail system so keep an eye out for updates. On a hot day, a swim in the lake is much needed after riding bikes. Ride down the Nature Trail to the campground where there is a quiet cove to enjoy a swim or drive 10 minutes back towards Vernon to take a dip in Okanagan Lake at Hurlburt Park.
The largest concentration of singletrack is located within Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. The Lookout trail is the must-ride loop for the most spectacular views of Kalamalka Lake. Park at Cosens Bay and try some of the popular loops including Gingerly, No Boats and Black Powder. For a scenic snack stop, head down Freaky Creeky towards Cosens Bay beach where the turquoise water awaits. Just a few kilometres beyond the Cosens Bay parking area is Cougar Canyon parking area with even more access to the 'Kal Park' trail network. Start with a pedal up Stone Free and ride the newest trails, Be Kind and Flovid, along with classics like Twisted Sisters and Twista. Advanced riders will love the technical double black trails like Big Ed, Fraidy Cat and 36.
Visit Trailforks for more details on the Vernon area trails.
For those who love a challenge, tackle the Killer King 50km route which takes you on the ultimate tour of almost all of the best trails in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park and the King Eddy Plateau. For more info on the route and inspiration check out the Killer King website.
Earn Trail Karma by supporting the North Okanagan Cycling Society who keep the Vernon area trails in tip top shape.
Bike Shops & Rentals
Bike rentals, parts, friendly service and retail are available at these local shops:
Après Bevies are a must
What better way to end a day of riding than with a cold beverage in hand. Our friends at the BC Ale Trail share the stories behind some of our favourite apres spots Marten Brew Pub and Cambium Cider Co. Visit the restaurants page for more ideas on where to eat and drink.
Family-Friendly Biking
Grab your family and head out for a day of exploration. Bike to one of our tasty cafés for a bite to eat, then grab the fixings for a picnic. Enjoy our parks and trails as you take an easy bike ride through our city. Download the Vernon Community Bike Map and discover just how much there is to do on a bike in Vernon.
The Okanagan Rail Trail is one of the most popular family-friendly bike rides on a near level gravel surface. Ride along Kalamalka Lake from Coldstream to Oyama (or as far as you want to ride) and enjoy the scenery.
Polson Park is also an easy place to bike to and has a playground, a picnic shelter and washrooms. There are also football and soccer fields, as well as tennis courts.
Bike-Friendly Accommodation
We know your bike is precious cargo when travelling and Vernon offers some great accommodation options with secure bike storage. Predator Ridge, Best Western Premier Route 97, Prestige Hotel and Outback Lakeside Vacation Homes are a few great options.
Customize your bike vacation by emailing Tourism Vernon to learn more.
For additional info on our trails, check out our biking or trails section on our website.