The Mountain

Why Silver Star

Silver Star runs Canada’s second largest bike park. Our trail network is built around progression: flow trails, jump lines, and lift-accessed terrain that rewards riders working on their skills rather than just riders looking to survive a black run. Crankworx and Canada Cup events have both been held here, which says something about how the park stacks up both nationally and internationally.

What sets it apart from the bigger names is the character of the riding. Whistler is gravity and technical, built for riders who want steep and demanding. Sun Peaks runs steep and exposed. Silver Star is flow, jumps, and a progression ladder that works whether you rode your first flow trail last weekend or you’re racing enduro on the weekends, and the colourful pedestrian village is sitting right there when you’re done. 

The park sits at 1,609 metres, about 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor. In a region known for scorching summers, that’s not a minor detail. It’s the difference between a ride that’s miserable by 1 p.m. and one that’s still comfortable through July and August.

What’s Here

Downhill Cross-Country Events Progression & Lessons

01. Lift-accessed

Downhill

Downhill is the classic lift-up, gravity-down bike park experience: a chairlift carries you and your bike to the top, and you ride the descent without pedaling back up in between. Silver Star’s lift-accessed runs cover a full range of difficulty, from mellow blues to serious black-diamond lines, and most riders can find a lap that matches their skill level within the first run or two.

02. Pedal-powered

Cross-Country

Cross-country riding is pedal-powered from start to finish, no lift required, and it’s built around distance and terrain variety rather than jumps or drops. Silver Star’s cross-country trails offer distance options for riders who want mileage, including family-friendly routes that work for a group where not everyone wants the bike park or the lift ticket that comes with it.

03. Competition

Events

Silver Star has hosted both Crankworx and Canada Cup events, putting it in a small group of North American bike parks that have met the bar for international competition. Both are large-scale competitive events that draw professional and amateur riders alike, along with the crowds that come to watch. See the current events calendar for this year’s dates.

04. For beginners

Progression & Lessons

Beginner-specific trails and lesson programs make this one of the more approachable entry points into lift-assisted riding in BC. That means marked green trails built specifically for first-timers, not just the easiest version of a trail meant for more experienced riders. Whether you’re getting a kid onto their first flow trail or working on your own cornering, there’s a next step built in rather than a cliff edge.

Before you ride

Common Questions

Yes. Silver Star has hosted Crankworx events, placing it among a small group of North American bike parks that have met the standard for international competition. Canada Cup events have also run here, reinforcing its standing as a legitimate competitive venue.

Whistler Bike Park is the largest in North America and built around gravity-focused, technical riding. Silver Star’s park suits riders focused on flow trails, jumps, and progression, with much shorter lift queues, lower costs, and a village experience Whistler’s scale can’t replicate. Riders working on their skills often find Silver Star the better place to do it without the crowds.

Yes. Silver Star operates Canada’s second largest bike park, with a trail network that has hosted Crankworx and Canada Cup events. The park is known for its flow trails and progressive design, making it a strong choice for riders focused on building skills rather than purely technical or gravity-focused riding.

Yes. Silver Star has invested in beginner trail infrastructure, including green trails built for first-time riders, making it one of the more accessible entry points into lift-assisted mountain biking in BC.

The bike park typically opens in late June and closes in mid-September. Cross-country trails are accessible earlier and later in the season, outside the lift-accessed bike park window.

By the numbers

The Facts

Bike park statusCanada’s second largest bike park
Trail characterFlow, jumps, progression-focused
TerrainDownhill, enduro, cross-country
Lift accessYes
Operating seasonTypically late June to mid-September
Cross-country trailsAccessible during the operating season
Elevation1,609 m village, about 10°C cooler than the valley
Events hostedCrankworx, Canada Cup
Distance from Vernon22 km, about 30 minutes
Distance from Kelowna Airport65 km

When to come




Getting on the hill

Plan Your Visit

Getting here: 22 kilometres from downtown Vernon, about 30 minutes by road. 65 kilometres from Kelowna Airport.

Where to stay: accommodations put every activity on this page within walking distance.

Bike park passes and rentals: Available through silverstarresort.com for current pricing.

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