BC Cycle Tourism Society
Photo: Pete O HaraPort Alberni, BC

Log Train Trail - Sproat Lake

Ambitious A real undertaking. Demanding on a couple of fronts, like rough surfaces plus steady climbing, or a long stretch on busier roads.

Difficulty Our overall read of how demanding a route is. We score surface roughness, climbing, singletrack, and how far it runs from services. The route publisher's own rating, a lot of busy road riding, or sheer scale can push the tier up, never down.

Derived from OpenStreetMap. Good data, not perfect. Spot something wrong? Tell us.

How we describe routes →

Port Alberni's Log Train Trail follows a historic logging railway for up to 21 km one way through forest and farm edges, with connectors linking the Kitsuksis Dyke and the warm waters of Sproat Lake. Options run 3.5 to 42 km, family-friendly on the rail grade, rougher and hillier on the connectors.

Where this ride goes#

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Dashed line = our rough sketch of where the ride goes. The rideable route lives at get the book from Let's Go Biking.

Stops worth stopping for47 along this route

McLean Mill National Historic Site: Steam-powered heritage sawmill near Port Alberni, a National Historic Site. · Cherry Creek

Port Alberni (40)

Alberni Brewing Co.Info· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual
Antidote Distilling CompanyInfo· Brewery / Pub
Clam Bucket RestaurantInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
Pescadores Bistro IncWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
Asian GardenInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
Bare Bones Fish and ChipsInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
Boomerangs CafeInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
Bucksnort's Bar & GrillInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
Cedar Wood Lodge Bed & BreakfastInfo· B&B / Inn · $$$$ · Upscale
Co-op Convenience StoreInfo· Convenience Store

Plus the fast-food chains — A&W, Boston Pizza, J & L Drive-In +8 more

+19 more in Port Alberni →

Sproat Lake (4)

Arrowvale Campground & CottagesInfo· Private Campground
Arrowvale Campground & FarmInfo· Private Campground
Raven's River RestInfo· Hotel / Motel · $$$ · Mid-range
Chims Motel & Guest HouseInfo· B&B / Inn · $$ · Budget

Cherry Creek (2)

McLean Mill National Historic SiteInfo· Museum / Gallery · $$
Mill CanteenaInfo· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

Alberni (1)

Tom's KitchenInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
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Getting here, bike and allPort Alberni

Getting to this ride, bike and all#

Port Alberni is the handiest transit doorway for this ride. Buses, rental cars, and ferries will carry you and your bike there:

Or pick any two places on To & Fro →

🪶Traditional territories

This route travels through the traditional territories of the Hupacasath, Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ, nuučaan̓uuɫɁatḥ nism̓a (Nuu-chah-nulth), Snaw-naw-as, Tseshaht, and We Wai Kai.

Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.