The best cycling routes in the Purcell Mountains
4.8
(21)
424
riders
23
rides
Cycling in the Purcell Mountains is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of British Columbia. So you can find your perfect Purcell Mountains bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.
Last updated: November 3, 2025
4.7
(6)
62
riders
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
4.8
(8)
56
riders
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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14
riders
3. Licking Horse Ice Cream loop from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
27.0km
01:57
510m
510m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
5.0
(1)
12
riders
4. View of Marysville Falls – View of Mount Fisher loop from Marysville
28.1km
01:50
320m
320m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
7
riders
5. Sylvan Lake – Four Lakes loop from Pincher Creek
65.5km
06:15
880m
880m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
5.0
(1)
11
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
7
riders
7. Sylvan Lake – Four Lakes loop from Cranbrook
72.3km
06:49
990m
990m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
6
riders
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
7
riders
9. Kettle Lake loop from Cranbrook
7.19km
00:47
180m
180m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
7
riders
10. Baker Forest Trail loop from Cranbrook
31.1km
03:04
380m
380m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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