A local trail has been named the world’s best mountain biking destination in 2023.
The ranking comes from the popular mountain bike website PinkBike.com, which listed the 10 highest-rated trails around the world.
The list includes destinations from Tasmania, the Czech Republic, New Zealand and the United States, but Castlegar’s Captain Kangaroo trail in the Merry Creek area topped the list.
“Captain Kangaroo is a 4.4-kilometre-long black-diamond downhill trail that features rock roll downs, boardwalks, slabs, and a steep forested section with a few log skinnies,” said Destination Castlegar.
“Ranked as the undisputed champ of 2023, Captain Kangaroo isn’t just a trail – it’s a rite of passage,” said the PinkBike article. “Its flawless flow and ridiculously smooth sections make it a trail masterpiece that showcases jaw-dropping alpine views along the way – that is, if you can even tear your eyes away from the trail.”
You can see the rest of the trails on the list through the link below.
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