Burns Lake Mountain Biking Park
British Columbia, Canada

Mountain Bike Park is a newer attraction in the Burns Lake region that is causing a stir among mountain bikers in British Columbia, Canada. The progression drops, wall riders, boardwalk trails, line jumps and single track routes keep the mountain bikers challenged and busy.

The bike park is an ongoing project that is scheduled to include over 100 kilometres of xc trails, a skills park and a network of downhill and freeride routes down the mountain. The mountain bike park is located on Boer Mountain and the cross country biking trails connect to the Kager Lake Trail system. A trail network that leads to 3 different lakes.

The mountain bike park is an adventure destination supported by many associations operating in the local community of Burns Lake. Much of the design of the park is the brain child of Norco Pro Rider Jay Hoots.

With the efforts of the local mountain bike enthusiasts and with the continued support from the community the completed trail network will include a connector trail from the park to a perimeter trail and to other parts of Burns Lake.

With great aspirations of becoming a world class mountain biking destination, there are over 15 kilometres of intermediate and expert trails exploring the mountain. Probably the most recognized downhill route is the Beaver Slide. It is an expert route used by mountain bikers that includes 20 jumps, 5 drops, wall rides and some boardwalk risers.

The skills park, also referred as "The Playground", is a mixture of dirt jump lines, wooden boardwalk risers, a pump track, some drop progressions, a wall ride, and a four-cross course. Most of the trails start and end near the skills park. At the entrance of the park is a trail map.

The collection of downhill and freeride routes offer up a mixed bag of mud, single track, boardwalk and air time. Some of the trails include things like table-tops, hips, step ups, and step downs.

How to get to the Mountain Biking Park: Travel Hwy 16 into the Village of Burns Lake and then turn up 5th or 8th Avenue to the end. Look for Gowan Road and turn. Continue down the road until you turn left onto Boer Mountain Road. From there drive to the mountain bike park lot. There is a large billboard sign at the entrance of the park.