Family Mtn Biking

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Family Mtn Biking

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Our family really enjoyed the cross training we managed to do on the shore trail at Nimpkish and the BC Hydro River trail in Cumberland. I just want to put in a plug here for:

-Nimpkish lake trail users/builders to improve this once very rough trail which now allows a loop along the roadway to the point and ride back to camp (well, ya did have to hike'n bike a bit but that just makes it a better workout)
-the guys in Cumberland bike shop who provide excellent maps at only $4 each and excellent advice not to try the advanced trails with a younger family http://cvmtb.com/content/cumberlandtrails.aspx use the other map (not shown online) to access the BC Hydro trail system
-BC Hydro for the trail network, parking and marking they provide.

The single track cross country trail "Bear Bait" that you access from the dam at Comox Lake has great swimming, <1km gravel road, great parking. The trail is very well marked and cruising is a lot of fun for the budding mtn biker and just adjacent to a nice walking trail for those not inclined to bike (pls stay off with the bikes), some serious downhill trails with great (and notably not excessively stupid) features :twisted: The uphill sections were NOT well marked but it is tough to get lost (trails aer well used) tho we almost managed that due to my advanced Alzheimers and ineptitude. A blast and a few bruises were had by most. A great workout finished with jumping from the bridge into the cool Comox lake. 8)

PS: avoid the hideous camping at Comox Lake at all costs :x dust & diesel, rigs almost touching, 4x4 & ATV, snot nosed kids and adults, gravel beaches dotted with those who should not wear bikinis....you get the picture....blech :?
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