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Kimberley
Kimberley sits at the southern end of the Rocky Mountain Trench and is home to a well-developed trail network managed by the Kimberley Trails Society, which has been building and protecting trails since 2009. A trail pass system funds a dedicated trail crew, resulting in consistently high-quality riding conditions. The network covers terrain for all abilities, from cross-country loops to technical descents, with a strong family-friendly component. The Kimberley Bike Park offers progressive skills features for riders developing their technique. The town has a compact, walkable feel with good access to local bike shops.
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TrailRipper's Take
Kimberley is one of our favourites — the kind of place that doesn't always make the highlight reels but consistently delivers a great day on the bike. The KTS does excellent work keeping the trails in shape. The Bike Park is worth a stop if you're riding with newer family members; it has good progression from pump track up to more challenging features. Bootleg Bike Co. is the go-to if you need anything.
Plus: The Kimberley Aquatic Centre for rainy days!
Where to start
Kimberley has two clear starting zones depending on your kid's level: the Nordic Centre (Happy Hans Loop, flat and forgiving) for young or new riders, and Bootleg Mountain once they're ready for actual singletrack. The Kimberley Bike Park is free and has the most features of any skills park in the region.
Trails Worth Knowing
Happy Hans Loop
GreenKimberley Nordic Center — Kimberley, BC
Flat Nordic loop, ideal first singletrack for kids.
Spicy Kitty
GreenBootleg Mountain — Kimberley, BC
Short, flowy, confidence-building.
NIMBY
BlueBootleg Mountain
First proper descent — good step up from the Nordic loops.
Northstar Rails To Trails
GreenKimberley
Flat rail trail connecting Kimberley to Cranbrook, great for families.
Skills Parks & Pump Tracks
MTB Associations
1 organisationBike Shops
2 bike shopsBlack Dog Cycle & Ski
4.9Full-service bike and ski shop. Strong e-bike selection and rentals. Very friendly staff. Partners with Kimberley Trails Society for trail pass sales.
Bootleg Bike Co.
4.7Kimberley's dedicated MTB shop. Sells high-end brands (Santa Cruz, Rocky Mountain, Cervelo). Offers fat bike rentals and expert fitting service.
Coffee Shops
1 coffee shopTrails
4 trailsNIMBY
BlueThis machine built trail is a 1.5km downhill/ flow/ jump trail. It can be ridden by all riders and has nice smooth dirt with very few rocks. The 44 features include tons of table tops and a gap jump over a big fallen tree, as well as one over a rock garden. Every big feature has an easier alternate line. This trail has 40 berms from top to bottom with the biggest ones being 6+ ft high. Built and designed by Cornerstone Excavating.
Happy Hans Loop
GreenShortest and easiest loop at the Nordic Center Trails. Built as an adaptive trail — great for kids and new riders. Green climb, easy physical rating.
Northstar Rails To Trails
Green26 km paved trail from Cranbrook to Kimberley. Old railway right of way, so grades are moderate. Can be accessed at multiple points and locations. See website for details.
Spicy Kitty
GreenBrand-new (2023) green flow trail on Bootleg Mountain. Smooth 7% descent, 4-ft-wide path, gentle berms, rollers, and optional wooden features. Perfect for families and beginners.
Skill & Bike Parks
1 parkFrom the blog
