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Welcome to Wells

Welcome to Wells

The Wells-Barkerville area has some of the most incredible trails in the province of British Columbia. Not only do they make for great riding, but they are loaded with some of earliest history of the Province. From gentle boardwalk trails through quiet wetlands to day-long epic mountain expeditions through stunning alpine terrain, the Wells-Barkerville trails network offers access to some amazing Cariboo riding.

Unique to Wells, a few of the trails were constructed before British Columbia was a province. You can find evidence of the great Cariboo Gold Rush throughout the area, yet because of the lack of development, you’re still able to experience much of the landscape in the same condition it was in when the first prospectors came. This is addition to some new trail developments that take you into the Cariboo mountain through some epic alpine riding terrain.

Trail Networks »

Stanley Barkerville

This map is the one to use for trips on the historic Cariboo Waggon Road (the original spelling) which runs between the ghost towns of Stanley and Barkerville. The Cariboo Waggon Road was built in the 1870's and was touted as the 'eighth wonder of the world' at the time. Read more »

Wells Barkerville

This map is a good reference for viewing all of the trails which make up the 'Barkerville Boneshaker' route. This is a route following a number of linking trails making up a total length of 49.6 km. This route constitutes the Barkerville Boneshaker mountain bike event held in August. Read more »

Cornish Mountain

This map is the most detailed of the non-motorized closer-in trails around Wells. The Cornish Mountain network and the Meadow trails are featured here. These trails are immediately accessible from Wells and provide short to medium length excursions for hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and... Read more »

Wells Outskirts

This map shows trails throughout the area. Exhilarating mountain climbs on Two Sisters Mountain, Mount Murray, Yanks Peak, and many others can be located on this map. The map can also be used to locate trails that extend beyond our area, such as the multi-day hike to Likely. See the other maps... Read more »

Accommodations »

Finding bike friendly accommodations in Wells is an easy task with a community that welcomes riders with open arms. Check the Wells travel page below for more information, or book the Wells Hotel from here.

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Food & Entertainment »

Food in Wells is surprisingly easy to come by in a town of 130 in winter. Rest assured, all the restaurants are bike friendly and will feed and water you till' your hearts content.

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Local Business »

Although Wells has only about 180 people living in most of the year, you can get a pretty good cup of coffee when your there. 

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When You're Not Riding in Wells »

The Wells, Barkerville, Bowron Lakes area is a great place to explore. A unique mountain wilderness full of arts, history and adventure, this amazing area is one of British Columbia's truly undiscovered gems.

Originally a company town managed by the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine, Wells... Read more »

Getting to Wells »

From Seattle or Vancouver you'll be taking a nice drive up the Thompson River on highway 1 then 97 to the Cariboo.