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10 Great Rides Motorcycle map Now available.
Pick up at Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce or Glacier House Resort.
This map offers 5 great rides on pavement in the Revelstoke area, as well as 5 great off Road enduro rides for all you KTM , BMW and other off-roaders.
Mountain Paradise
Legendary for it's alpine backcountry access, Revelstoke offers a mountain biking experience that changes with the seasons. From it's location on banks of the mighty Columbia River, Revelstoke has two entire mountain ranges to use for a playground. Spring and early summer offer the trails of the Inland Rainforest with tacky dirt, big trees, and an otherworldly sea of green.
As the summer heat pushes the snow back to the summits, the trails of Revelstoke climb upward to an entirely different type of riding, and the high mountain jewels of the area are revealed. Alpine adventure abounds in both the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges, whether you are looking for shuttle accessed downhill riding, a cross country tour, or just pedaling to see what's on the other side of that mountain.
Revelstoke is home to some of the best recreation opportunities in the world. Hiking, biking, climbing, paragliding, and water sports complement a variety of museums, art galleries, shops, and services. After a long day in the saddle, enjoy great eats at one of the many restaurants in town, and choose a comfortable place to stay in our variety of accommodation options.
Bring your bike to Revelstoke and you won't believe the places two wheels will take you.
Revelstoke Cycling Association
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Frisby Ridge alpine Trail. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSstKjUXd-A
Perhaps the most accessible alpine mountain bike trail in BC, the new Frisby Ridge Trail offers a perfect introduction to the high elevation adventure Revelstoke has to offer. Starting at an elevation of 1330m, this trail climbs gently but steadily for 12km before descending to a sub-alpine lake. The views along Frisby Ridge are nothing short of spectacular and there are many opportunities to stop for pictures and a rest. Once you've turned yourself around the descent back to the parking lot is a fast and flowy piece of heaven. Remember, uphill riders have the right of way so use caution when approaching the many blind corners. It is important to note that there is no water between the trailhead and the lake so riders should prepare accordingly.
Access: From Revelstoke head west on Highway #1, at the Highway #23 junction (traffic lights here), turn right (north) onto Westside Road. Drive for about 8km to a point where it turns into an odd 4 way junction leading off onto gravel logging roads. To this point, don’t be fooled by the Frisby Ridge Snowmobile signs, some point the right way, some don’t! Turn left on the Frisby Ridge Road (signed as such), and there is also a tall cedar post with a small blue sign indicating “Rec Trail” with an arrow and bike symbol. All subsequent junctions are signed similarly, and will lead you 9km up the gravel road to the parking area (trailhead kiosk here). The access is 2 wheel drive accessible, but we recommend a vehicle with some clearance. Cycling from town to the trailhead adds about 2 hours and 800m of climbing.
Distance Information: 12.9km one way
Elevation Information: 1330m (parking lot) to 2030m (high point)
Rating: intermediate XC
Mountain Biking
This great downhill trail, accessed from the same logging road as the new Frisby Ridge XC trail, is one of the classic DH trails in the area. With great cliffside views of the Jordan River below (careful) and steep terrain that will have you shaking out your arms more than a few times on the descent, this trail offers up a downhill experience that will have you returning lap after lap trying to memorize each curve, berm or steep roll. Some fall maintenance and a few well placed reroutes, an improvement in flow, sightlines and drainage will make the experience on this trail even better for the upcoming season. Connect this trail after riding the new Frisby Ridge XC trail to make en epic ride that will give you mix of every kind of riding you may be looking for. A minimum of an all-mountain bike is advised for this trail.
Distance Information:
Elevation Information: 1100m to 600m
Rating: expert DH
Access:From Revelstoke go west on Highway #1, at the Highway #23 junction, turn right (north) onto Westside Road. Drive for about 8km to a point where it turns into an odd 4 way junction leading off onto gravel logging roads. To this point, don’t be fooled by the Frisby Ridge Snowmobile signs, some point the right way, some don’t! Turn left on the Frisby Ridge Road (signed as such), there is also a tall cedar post with a small blue sign indicating “Rec Trail” with an arrow and bike symbol. All subsequent junctions are signed similarly, and will lead you up the gravel road. At 6.2km, there is a small amount of parking, the trail entrance can be found a short way down the road to the left. The access is 2 wheel drive accessible, but we recommend a vehicle with some clearance.
The trail system on Mt. Macpherson is a growing and evolving entity. With new trails being built every year and a 15 year history etched in the dirt, these trails showcase the time and energy the Revelstoke Cycling Association has poured into the local riding community. Featuring over 40km of single track trails built in a variety of styles, you'll find a ride to suit any mood. Looking for a fast and flowing roll? Check out Hemlock Groove and Yew R Here. Think the old school technical lines suit you better? Try Root Canal or test yourself on Tantrum. For those looking to chase gravity, TNT or Berm Donor are a sure bet. But remember, you are just a likely to find someone climbing these trails as descending. So familiarize yourself with the local code of conduct conveniently posted on the trailhead kiosks.
Distance Information: Approximately 40km of XC trails
Elevation Information: Approximately 500m – 900m
Rating: Approximately 20% easy, 60% intermediate, and 20% difficult XC
Access – To get to the lower parking area head west from Revelstoke on Highway #1, turn left (south) onto Hwy #23, at 4.5km turn right (west) onto the Griffith Creek FSR (there is a small sign). 300m up the road there is a kiosk, creek, and small car park, but no outhouse. To reach the upper parking area, drive 6.5km south on Highway #23 from Highway #1. The car park is located on the west side of the road, where the nordic lodge is located. There is an outhouse at this location.
The Keystone Standard Basin trail sets the standard for epic alpine rides. Only 2km of technical climbing from the parking lot and you burst into the alpine, with kilometers of buff singletrack snaking across the basin before you. The month of August sees these meadows blazing with wildflowers while every day of the year you will be surrounded snow covered peaks and distant glaciers. After several kilometers of fast singletrack and a superb climb through numerous avalanche paths you'll be treated to an eye watering descent to a sub-alpine lake. Here beside the lake is a cabin and this is were most folks will rest up before tackling the trail in reverse.
Distance Information: 11km to the cabin
Elevation Information: 1800m to 2200m
Rating: expert XC
Access: Turn off Highway #1 and drive 50kms north of Revelstoke on Highway #23N. Turn right (east) on the Keystone FSR. Drive a further 15km’s of dirt road to reach the trail head almost at tree line (road junctions are signed). The road is rough in spots but can be driven with a high clearance 2wd. This road is subject to logging traffic, a VHF radio is recommended.
Golf in Revelstoke
Revelstoke, a Classic Golf Experience... Combine the Revelstoke Golf Course with a stay at Revelstoke's Glacier House Hotel & Resort and you have a winning golf package. The scenic Revelstoke golf course was created in 1924 and is surrounded by the glaciated peaks of the Columbia mountains. The par 72, 6537 Championship course offers all golf amenities including a clubhouse/ restaurant, golf shop, rentals and golf pro. More info on the Revelstoke Golf Club.
Relax at night in the comforts of Glacier House deluxe fireplace rooms or log cabins, enjoy dinner in the bistro restaurant or on the patio and go for a soak in the hot tub or indoor pool.
We offer attractive one to three day Golf packages, or let us create a package to suit you.
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