Overview
Cowichan is a world-class mountain biking destination, home to more than 170 trails sprawling over 180 kilometres of varying difficulty. Our warm climate makes Cowichan one of the only regions in BC that boasts year-round mountain bike riding.
The majority of these trails can be found on four different mountains: Mount Tzouhalem, Cobble Hill, Mount Prevost, and Maple Mountain. There is also the new Fairservice Fun trail network to check out at Lake Cowichan. For those of us drawn more to a slow Sunday cycle, taking in trestles, fields, and open sky, the 134km-long Cowichan Valley Trail is an easy but spectacular way to uncover the region.
From downhill mountain biking, to leisurely cycling, to multi-day bikepacking trips, there is something for everyone. To learn more about all of Cowichan’s mountain biking trails, visit Ride Island.
Citrus Cycles
Learn moreCitrus Cycles, based in the community of Chemainus, offers electric bike rentals, tours, and sales.
Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation Area
Learn morePopular destination for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking, made up of 26 kilometers of trails.
Cowichan Cycles
Learn moreBikes and good times in the heart of Cowichan. Mountain biking sales, friendly service, accessories, and much more.
Cowichan Lake Trail Blazers Society
Learn moreDeveloping, maintaining, and promoting sustainable hiking and biking trails in the Cowichan Lake region.
Cowichan River Provincial Park
Learn moreCamp, hike, fish, and paddle at the Cowichan River Park located along a designated heritage river.
Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society
Learn moreDesigning and building mixed-use trails that are safe, environmentally friendly and respectful of all users.
Cowichan Valley Trail
Learn moreSpectacular multi-use trail that is an integral part of the Trans Canada Trail on Southern Vancouver Island.
Cycle Therapy Bicycles
Learn moreDuncan’s top source for mountain, gravel, hybrid, regular, and e-bikes.
Island Time Tours
Learn moreYear-round sightseeing, wine, culinary, e-biking, and custom small group tours around Southern Vancouver Island.
Kinsol Trestle
Learn moreMulti-use trail featuring one of the tallest and most spectacular free-standing timber rail trestle structures in the world.
Koksilah River Provincial Park
Learn moreKoksilah River Park is located west of Shawnigan Lake on Southern Vancouver Island.
Nolan Riding
Learn moreMountain bike guiding to show you the best Vancouver Island riding for your skills and riding style.
Explore
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