"We had a fantastic stay at Manna House. ...the free use of the bikes was great to explore the island and vineyard."
Harriet L, April '22
"We really appreciated having the use of the bikes to tour the island." Heather W, June '22
6 Denman Island Trails
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6 "multi-use" trails, (i.e. suitable for trail bikes) illustrated with maps, photos and descriptions, including tips on what flora and fauna to look out for. Download your own pdf copy: The Joy Of Walking ~ Trail Biking & Riding Edition
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The East Road Ride, to Boyle Point Provincial Park
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The route ↕
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East Road continues as an unmade road (now the trail bikes "come into their own") through beautiful forest, for roughly another 3.5km to the entrance of Boyle Point Provincial Park. This is as far as you can go on the bikes, and a bike rack is provided if you want to walk to Boyle Point to view Chrome Island and the lighthouse (recommended).
It's a lovely ramble of less than 2km, taking you deeper into the forest. On your way, a path to the left takes you to the viewpoint for "Eagle Rock". It's definitely worth a look, but don't be fooled, it's at Boyle Point itself where there is usually plenty of eagle activity. Once you get there a magnificent view opens up to the South, down the coast of Vancouver Island. Look carefully and an eagles' nest can be seen below you, in the branches of a fir tree growing amongst the cliffs, which should be occupied during the Spring. Don't forget the binoculars!
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Chrome Island (Melanie F, Jun '22) ↕
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Hornby Island, where Mountain Biking gets Serious...
"No crowds. Breathtaking coasts & old forests. Fantastic trail designs." Yeti Adventure Films
"We ended up biking around Hornby the next day... about a 15-20 min bike ride to the ferry. We did an amazing coastal trail to the right of the ferry to Tribune then came back down to the ferry, mostly downhill, (on another) amazing trail." Kalyn G, June '22
↕ Google Satellite Image of Hornby showing the extensive nework of trails
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► Hornby Island: Mount Geoffrey Nature Park Trails; Interactive Map for Walking, Biking & Horse Riding
"The trails on Hornby Island have history. Created over thirty years ago by a dedicated group of mountain bike enthusiasts, the trails are clearly marked, boast delightfully quirky names, and cater to cyclists and hikers of all abilities, from beginner to expert. |
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The Weather
Your ride will depend on there being decent weather on the day. Your booking reserves the bikes for you, but you are not obliged to use them! For Your Comfort & Safety
The bikes are inspected for damage and defects after every ride, and maintained and cleaned regularly. |
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