The Northwest is a hidden paradise for bikers.
The amount of trails and beautiful scenery would make anyone want to move their, set up shop, quit their job, and go biking everyday.
One these gems that have not been completely discovered by the rest of the biking world is the Pacific Rim National Park, located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
The park itself is over 100,000 acres of beautiful beaches, forests, and the home to thousands of amazing wildlife.
Before you set out, you should make sure to pick up a park map at the visitor center to find trailheads and weather conditions.
There are two main trails that the park has to offer to bikers: - Long Beach Trail - Broken Group Islands Long Beach The trail starts at Schooner Cover, right on the beach for great ocean views.
It enters into a beautiful cedar-hemlock forest, a slightly tropical climate with lots of green vegetation for most of the year.
On this route you can experience bird and whale watching from the beaches or take a break and mount a cruise.
At any point in this trip you can always get of your bike and take a steeper excursion for some different views.
Broken Group One of the great parts of the park is the broken group islands that are a small archipelago.
These can only be reached by boat, but are great to explore by bike as none of them are more than two or three kilometers wide.
Or if you are tired of biking you can go ocean kayaking or canoeing if the waters are not so dangerous.
You can also stay overnight and enjoy the beautiful skies that are unaffected by any lights from a city.
While not designated a biking park, if you feel adventurous you can find your own trails and have a unique experience.
Stay within the park borders and see the sights.
Enjoy on or off your bike with your entire family.