Spruce Lake Bike Tour - Southern Chilcotin BC

All of the riding in the South Chilcotin area is cross-country riding at its absolute best! Trails weave their way through some of the most beautiful terrain in the world. Ride through alpine meadows, view great Canadian wildlife and take a refreshing dip in an alpine lake.

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What to Expect

We will depart from our base in Whistler village and shuttle to the float plane dock on Green Lake. After loading up the plane, you will enjoy a fabulous 35 minute flight to Spruce Lake, located on the alpine’s edge at an elevation of 5,100 feet in the Southern Chilcotin Mountains. From Spruce Lake, your group will ride more than 25 kms of rolling singletrack along the Gun Creek Trail through the most spectacular meadows of wildflowers and ever-changing landscapes all the way back to Tyax Resort. Your group can either ride back to the resort or a truck shuttle will be provided. Your return to Whistler can be via float plane or shuttle van.

Where You'll Ride

You will follow 25 kms of superb singletrack flanked by alpine lakes, clear running mountain streams and wildflowers. The rolling trails through Spruce Lake Provincial Park will bring you down to an elevation of 2,200 feet. After gathering to share all of your "trail stories," you’ll return to Whistler.

Prices Include: Flight from Whistler to Spruce Lake, flight or shuttle van back to Whistler, experienced guide, ground transportation to/from float plane dock in Whistler, High Performance-Full Suspension Santa Cruz Cross Country Mountain Bike, helmet, snacks, bottled water and a packed lunch.

What to Bring: Comfortable riding clothing including a light rain shell and gloves. We will have a variety of items for purchase at our base. You many bring your shoes and pedals and we'll fit your bike up accordingly.

Activity Level

This trip is rated for intermediate to advanced riders.

Recommended for fit riders with basic skills

• Riding: 4 - 7 hours hours
• Distances: 25km
• Type of riding:  Cross-country; some technical downhill sections
• Altitude: Max altitude will be approx 5100feet

Weather

The weather in and around Spruce Lake is generally sunny during summer months, with daytime temperatures around 20-30C. Nights can be chilly (5-15C), especially in the mountains so plan to bring along some warm clothing. As in any mountainous region, weather can change rapidly and rain/wind storms are not uncommon so please pack adequate rain gear.

Rates

Prices below are quoted Per Person in CANADIAN Dollars, excluding Tax

Bringing Your Own Bike? $25 discount off above prices.