Which Trail is right for you
Which Hatley Pointe Trail Is Right for You?
Hatley Pointe Mountain Bike Park includes 12 lift-served trails with options for first-time riders, progressing beginners, intermediate riders, advanced downhill riders, and expert-level mountain bikers. Use this quick guide to help plan your first lap.
```Quick Trail Match
Start with the rider level that best matches your comfort zone. Mountain biking conditions can change quickly, so always ride within your ability and check current trail conditions before riding.
🟢 First-Time Riders
Best for riders who are new to lift-served mountain biking or want the most approachable way down the mountain.
Recommended Trail
🟢 Beginner Riders
Good for riders who want a confidence-building route with a little more variety after getting comfortable.
Recommended Progression
🔵 Intermediate Riders
For riders comfortable with speed, berms, flow sections, optional features, and progression-style terrain.
Recommended Trails
Trail 2 – Cloud Line, Trail 4 – Ridge + Root, Trail 6 – Sling Shot, Trail 8 – Hatley Hollow, Trail 10 – Savage Slip
◆ Advanced Riders
Best for experienced riders looking for steeper terrain, technical features, roots, drops, speed, and more aggressive downhill lines.
Recommended Trails
Trail 3 – Appalachian Spine, Trail 5 – Rock + Timber, Trail 7 – The Cut
◆◆ Expert Riders
For highly skilled riders looking for the park’s most advanced features, committing jumps, drops, gaps, and expert-only terrain.
Recommended Trails
Suggested First Lap
```If this is your first time at Hatley Pointe, consider starting easier than you think you need to. Get a feel for the lift, trail surface, braking zones, berms, and mountain conditions before moving into more technical terrain.
- Start with Summit Flow to understand the mountain.
- Progress to Way Out or Cloud Line depending on your comfort level.
- Move into intermediate and advanced trails only after warming up and checking current conditions.
Stay Near Hatley Pointe
```Mars Hill Haven is located just minutes from Hatley Pointe, making it a convenient mountain cabin for riders, families, and groups visiting the bike park. After riding, come back to mountain views, a private hot tub, game room, full kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, and space for up to 10 guests.
```Trail difficulty, conditions, and operating details may change. Always check official Hatley Pointe updates before riding and ride within your ability.
Check Official Hatley Pointe Bike Park Information
For current pass availability, rentals, lessons, waivers, lift access, trail operations, rules, and weather-related updates, always confirm directly with Hatley Pointe before your ride.
Visit Official Hatley Pointe MTB Page