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Purcell Mountains

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British Columbia

Purcell Mountains

The best road cycling routes in the Purcell Mountains

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in the Purcell Mountains to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

1. Koocanusa Lake loop — Koocanusa Lake

140km

07:00

2,220m

2,220m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. View of the Ski Slope loop from Cranbrook

68.5km

04:00

780m

780m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. View of the Ski Slope loop from Marysville

67.4km

03:52

750m

750m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Kicking Horse River loop from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

25.3km

01:37

510m

510m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Roadbike loop from Cranbrook

36.7km

02:02

360m

360m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Roadbike loop from Marysville

38.5km

02:09

400m

400m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Roadbike loop from Creston

37.0km

01:49

350m

350m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Arrow Creek Pass loop from Salmo

36.9km

02:05

480m

480m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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9. View of Kootenay Lake loop from Creston

91.4km

04:26

1,130m

1,130m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Arrow Creek Pass loop from Creston

27.1km

01:31

390m

390m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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