Far North Bicentennial Park

The feel

Far North Bicentennial Park is a city park of about 4,000 acres, and its twisty singletrack is STA-built. Mountain bikers share it with runners, hikers, dog walkers and anglers, and some trails parallel Campbell Creek.

It is bear country. Salmon runs draw brown bears to Campbell Creek, and coho runs follow in August and stay in the stream until at least mid-October.

What to expect

Route and terrain

Singletrack, intermediate, a network of 20+ miles.

Crowds and best time

Roughly 80,000 people use the park each year.

Dogs

Dog walkers use the park.

Hazards

Brown bears along Campbell Creek during salmon runs. Rover's Run, also called Mellen's Way, was closed by the city after maulings.

Season and access

Year-round; winter riding needs a fat bike.

Mingo says

Keep off the Campbell Creek trails through mid-October, when bears begin hibernating. Before then, pick routes away from Campbell Creek.

Before you go

• Carry a deterrent such as bear spray, and make loud noises on the trail.
• Avoid Rover's Run, which the city closed after maulings.
• Expect runners, hikers, dog walkers and anglers on the same trails.
• Bring a fat bike if you ride in winter.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.