5 Mile Road Overview

• Purpose: Primary access road for the Valemount Bike Park, serving as a shuttle route to gravity-assisted downhill trails and the Selwyn Traverse Trail north trailhead.
• Stats:
  • Length: 7.5 km (4.6 miles) of doubletrack forest service road.
  • Elevation: Ranges from 795 m (2,609’) to 1,515 m (4,969’).
  • Grade: 10% avg, 46% max.
• Logistics:
  Active logging area—high-clearance 4×4 recommended but not mandatory.
  Parking available at two main staging areas with picnic sites (no overnight camping).
  

  Key Downhill Trails (Shuttle-Accessed via 5 Mile Road)

  Tinfoil Hat

  Level

  : Intermediate

  Features

  : Tabletop jumps, ride-arounds for drops, best enjoyed via shuttle.

   

  Andreas’ Downhill

  Level

  : Advanced/Expert

  Features

  : Steep, rooty, old-school fall-line descent; parallels Tinfoil Hat.

  Turducken

  Level

  : Advanced

  Features

  : 2.5 km of technical rock features, tree lines, and high-speed flow.

  High Roller

  Level

  : Expert

  Features

  : Rebuilt jump line with 20+ jumps, starting at 1,500 m elevation.

   

  Cross-Country & All-Mountain Trails

  • Inversion: Novice-friendly cross-country trail intersecting Provincial Trail.
  • Southern Traverse: Rolling 2.5 km flow trail with optional tech sections.
  • Tech Zone: Compact loops with rocky terrain and elevation changes for skill-building.

   

  Essential Tips

  • Shuttles: Commercial shuttles (e.g., Peak Shuttles) available weekends; private bookings possible.
  • Gear: Helmets mandatory; body armor advised for downhill. Rentals at Bikes & Bites or District Bicycle Co.
  • Season: Mid-May to mid-October; check Valemount Bike Park Facebook for conditions.

   

  5. Support & Resources

  • VARDA maintains trails; memberships support trail development 46.
  • Maps: Downloadable from VARDA’s website or pick up at Valemount Visitor Centre.