Cycling in Sicamous, BC
Sicamous is a strong B.C. cycling destination for riders interested in the newly expanding Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail. In the wider Columbia Shuswap area, the riding character is shaped by mountain-town riding, rail-trail expansion and forest singletrack. Revelstoke and Golden are mountain-bike destinations; the Shuswap corridor is gaining accessible rail-trail mileage but remains incomplete in places.
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- 8 August 2026
- District municipality · Columbia Shuswap
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For a first visit, build the day around one of the route ideas below rather than simply choosing the shortest road between two points. Match the route to your bike, surface preference, traffic comfort and available daylight.
As of July 3, 2026, approximately 32 km of the overall rail trail was open across three disconnected segments; Sicamous-to-Grindrod is the longest continuous open piece. A temporary September closure was planned for a section adjacent to Mara Lake for shoreline work, so this page needs a live condition check before publication and again before peak fall travel.
Best bike rides and trail ideas in Sicamous
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Sicamous to Grindrod — km 0.5–27.3 open in the July 2026 project update.
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Short Mara Lake out-and-back — choose a turnaround within the officially open segment.
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Downtown/start-point spin — useful for families who do not want the full open distance.
How to plan the ride
If you are visiting Sicamous for the first time, start with the most separated, signed or trail-based option that fits your bike, then add road mileage only after checking the current local map. Weather, construction, wildfire conditions, seasonal maintenance and trail closures can change quickly in B.C., so confirm the latest official notice on the day you ride.
Before you ride
- Check current rail-trail segment openings.
- Mountain routes can remain snow-covered well after valley trails are dry.
B.C. cycling rules still apply: obey traffic controls, ride in the permitted direction, use required lights and reflectors after dark, and wear an approved bicycle helmet. On shared paths, slow down around people walking, dogs, children and other riders; local bylaws or park rules may add extra restrictions.
Suggested follow-up articles
- Sicamous to Grindrod: A Local Cycling Guide
- Short Mara Lake out-and-back: A Local Cycling Guide
- A First-Time Cyclist's Guide to Sicamous, BC
Official sources
These are the municipal, regional and trail-management sources used for this guide. Check their current notices before relying on exact access or closure information.
- Shuswap Trails — July 2026 Rail Trail UpdateCurrent open/closed sections of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail.
- Tourism Golden — BikingMore than 185 km of cross-country riding plus Mount 7, Moonraker and town-friendly options.
- See Revelstoke — BikeMountain, gravel, road and casual riding in Revelstoke.