by Dara Poon
Komoot BC bikepacking loop, April 2026
6 routes
83:36
1,195km
14,000m
Inspired by Komoot's "Vancouver roundtrip — Bikepacking British Columbia" collection (komoot.com/collection/405), I tried this solo bikepacking adventure myself, aiming to complete it in 5 or 6 days over the Easter holiday in April 2026.
I completed the route, with a few differences:
- On April 1, the day I was scheduled to depart, it was going to snow along the coastal mountains, from Squamish to Lillooet. I therefore made an impromptu decision that morning to do the loop…
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244km
15:14
2,630m
1,490m
I knew I was going for a big ride today. But I had no idea that I was going to end up at Manning Park Resort tonight until I made the decision at 18:30.
When you browse your Komoot feed, it gives you algorithmic recommendations for cycling routes. Most of…
165km
12:14
1,580m
2,370m
There was some very light snow falling in the morning, which I happily used as an excuse to do laundry and eat a proper breakfast. I set off from Manning Park Resort just before 11 am.
A few hours later, I reached Princeton, resuming Komoot's route, back on the Kettle…
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109km
09:39
1,100m
1,220m
This was my second day on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Yesterday's segment wasn't easy; it was tedious. It was barely possible to negotiate those sand traps, and it didn't feel rewarding at all, since there was nothing interesting to see.
Today's segment also wasn't easy, but it's challenging. After…
240km
13:52
2,580m
1,800m
In the morning, I left Kelowna via the Okanagan Rail Trail. It was flat and speedy sparkling gravel, ending with beautiful lake views. Tailwind. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In the afternoon, I rode country roads through ranch lands. Tailwind. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In the evening, I made an unwise decision. I had booked a room…
162km
10:45
1,730m
2,540m
The goal for today was an "easy" 160 km with a net elevation drop to Lillooet. I therefore decided to take my sweet time to resupply (since I had eaten my one spare meal the night before) and have breakfast.
While I was eating my sandwich, I saw a comment…
275km
21:52
4,390m
4,570m
I was pleased to find that my legs were working properly again this morning.
Lillooet to Pemberton is a more intense version of Marble Canyon, both in sights and difficulty. In these early spring conditions, it was even more challenging and beautiful than normal. Not only do you get to…
Collection Stats
Activities
6
Distance
1,195 km
Duration
83:36 h
Elevation
14,000 m
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