Haida Gwaii mountain biking
British Columbia, Canada. (Queen Charlotte Islands)

Mountain Biking the trails, gravel roads, paved roads and along miles of sandy beaches exploring throughout the Queen Charlotte Islands Archipelago is another activity enjoyed in these parts by some. The extensive network of logging roads and single track trails provides some rugged and remote locations to enjoy a ride.

Mountain Biking on the Charlottes requires that you bring your own bike and equipment. There is no repair shop or rental shop on the islands. The network of trails for mountain bikers on the islands is vast, but it is not officially mapped out for bikers either, probably because there is no mountain bike club on the islands.

Some of the best biking trails are active logging roads accessed in Masset and Port Clements on Graham Island and around Sandspit on Moresby Island .A good variety of island bike rides include peddling through mud, rocking over tree roots, navigating around deadfall, crossing over wooden bridges, passing logging trucks and riding sandy beaches for miles.

Remember to bring your own bike, gear and repair materials. The biking is good, but you need to be self reliant.