Off-Road Trails in British Columbia

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Learn more about Summer Lake
Summer Lake

Summer Lake

Summer Lakes is an amazing lake hidden behind Mount Fisher. Summer Lake has a free public recreation site with camping areas. You will need to bring a VHF Radio as the roads are narrow in…
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Total Miles
33.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Sunset Road
Sunset Road

Sunset Road

Similar to a number of the backroads in the area, these roads are predominantly developed for oil and gas. The roads have washboards throughout and are firm. However, with rain, they become very damaged, rutted,…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sunshyne Road
Sunshyne Road

Sunshyne Road

Sunshyne Road is a narrower unmanaged road with tall brush and tight sections that will give you your pinstripe badge for your rig. The road does dead end, but it also provides you with a…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Switchback Hill
Switchback Hill

Switchback Hill

On this trail, you can expect to get many scratches as well as the possibility for small dents from all the trees and shrubbery that grow on the sides and over top of the trail.…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Tam O'Shanter FSR
Tam O'Shanter FSR

Tam O'Shanter FSR

Tam O'Shanter Creek FSR is a steep ascent above the Kootenay Lake with epic views and a scenic hike to an old waterline leftover from mining times. The top of the trail ends around the…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Telkwa 1000 Road
Telkwa 1000 Road

Telkwa 1000 Road

Telkwa 1000 Road starts at a low elevation and works its way along an existing 500kv transmission line corridor. There are a number of small spur roads that you can adventure, but most go to…
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Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Telkwa 116 Road
Telkwa 116 Road

Telkwa 116 Road

116 Road is a spur off the mainline route that travels up and over a known Ancient Landslide called the "Bulbus Toe". A lot of great views with areas to camp just off the roadway.…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Telkwa Pass - Terrace to Top Lake
Telkwa Pass - Terrace to Top Lake

Telkwa Pass - Terrace to Top Lake

The Telkwa Pass offroad route is a scenic and challenging trail located in the Bulkley Valley of British Columbia, Canada. This route, known for its rugged terrain and stunning natural beauty, spans approximately 50 kilometers…
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Total Miles
29.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Terrace Mountain Connector
Terrace Mountain Connector

Terrace Mountain Connector

This trail connects Westside Road near Fintry, British Columbia, to the junction of Bald Range Creek Road and Terrace Mountain Road. There's limited space at the trailhead to air down, so if you're in a…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Terrace Mountain Road
Terrace Mountain Road

Terrace Mountain Road

Engage 4-low and prepare for a challenging ascent! This gravel trail winds up to the summit of Terrace Mountain, offering stunning 360-degree views of the Okanagan Valley, including Okanagan Lake. The trail is narrow, with…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tight Short Cut
Tight Short Cut

Tight Short Cut

The start of the trail looks tight but you never know how it really will be. Be prepared for pinstripes, large rocks, deep ruts, and tight trails. This trail is fun and follows along some…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tom
Tom

Tom

This trail can be driven from north to south (going uphill) or the reverse (going downhill). Going uphill is relatively harder. The entrance from the north have you go through a steep sand dune that…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Toy Run Loop
Toy Run Loop

Toy Run Loop

This is a beautiful trail that winds through forests and gullies. There are several viewpoints where you can stop for photos and breaks, plus there are a handful of trails that lead off for extra…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trail to Crump Siding Recreation Site
Trail to Crump Siding Recreation Site

Trail to Crump Siding Recreation Site

This fun single-lane trail starts at Princeton-Summerland Road and leads down to the Crump Siding Recreation Site on Trout Creek. Initially, the trail meanders through the sprawling Crump Recreation Site before descending toward Trout Creek.…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trout Lake
Trout Lake

Trout Lake

Trout Lake Main is a very well-maintained forest road that runs along Trout Lake in the Kootenays of British Columbia. This road is maintained due to the small towns along this road. It is designated…
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Total Miles
24.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tsilhqox Biny - Ts'il?os Provincial Park
Tsilhqox Biny - Ts'il?os Provincial Park

Tsilhqox Biny - Ts'il?os Provincial Park

If you want to access the Tsilhqot'in Nation Title area for camping or related recreational activities, contact the Tsilhqot'in National Government to obtain permission in advance (tsilhqotin.ca). The trail to Tsilhqox Biny (Chilko Lake) in…
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Total Miles
184.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Uh Oh No Go
Uh Oh No Go

Uh Oh No Go

We were leaving Christie Falls and decided to try a different way back down to West Side Road and followed the Christie Terrace FSR to go home. Unfortunately, the road has been decommissioned at about…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Upper French Mine
Upper French Mine

Upper French Mine

This trail is a great adventure with great photo opportunities of the valley below and an old abandoned mine you can drive into! Please use great caution; this is an old abandoned mine with lots…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Viewpoint Spur
Viewpoint Spur

Viewpoint Spur

Continuing east of the South Fork FSR, there are many spur roads. This unnamed spur road takes you up to some amazing views, even when snow makes other roads inaccessible. As of March 2024, the…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Virgin Falls
Virgin Falls

Virgin Falls

Vancouver Island is renowned for its narrow trails and breathtaking viewpoints, and this particular trail is no exception. If you're up for the challenge, expect to embrace some custom pinstriping, navigate water crossings, and be…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer

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