Riding from the heights of the Rockies down to the southern Rocky Mountain Trench.

Starting in Alberta at the Big Elbow/Little Elbow parking lot, this route heads over the Rockies into BC via Elk Pass and then follows the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) to Kimberley - and beyond. One of the best things about this route is the huge diversity of landscapes you roll through on your way towards the Columbia Valley. Every surface is included: from pavements to fast gravel, forested double tracks and mountain bike single track. Resupply and comfort stops are also a feature with the route passing through the towns of Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, Cranbrook, and Kimberley.

We rode to Kimberley in 5 days but opportunities exist to shorten some days or extend others. This route is is gravel bike friendly with 40mm+ tires with 50-55mm being better. One can extend their riding up and over Grey Creek Pass but be sure to plan for a couple days of very remote riding with extreme weather/low temperatures possible.

Route info HERE.

Be sure to reach out if you have any questions.