SIMBS x City of Langford: We're Building New Trails
SIMBS is Building New Trails Next Door to Jordie!
We've got some big news to share:
SIMBS has signed a three-year Licence Agreement with the City of Langford for Parkdale! This volunteer-led project will shape the area into a technical progression zone for developing riders and sustainable, cared-for trails up to summit viewpoints for hikers and walkers.
Building Parkdale Together: What's Coming
We’ve been working with Langford since spring 2026 on a shared vision for Parkdale: a multi-use green space for hikers, walkers, and riders, with a technical progression zone for riders.
Phase 1 (kicking off this month): Upgrading 1.85 km of existing trail into a blue climb and black technical descent first built by the Nature Trails Society, as well as Jordie trail access.
Phase 2 (Spring 2027): Add a new blue tech descent and extend the climb.
Phase 3 (2028 onward): Build out a flow and jump zone.
More Ways into Langford's Trails
The City of Langford has committed to connecting Parkdale to Jordie Lunn Bike Park through a culvert under West Shore Parkway. Once it’s built, you’ll be able to ride one park, roll under the road, and ride the other. This means longer loops, more race options, and easier access from the Galloping Goose and neighbourhoods south of Jordie.
Parkdale isn’t ready for riding yet, but the work starts now. This is a community build, and we need your help!
Built by Volunteers. Open to Everyone.
SIMBS will plan, build, maintain, and restore the trails in Parkdale. Langford is our third public land partner, adding to the 62 km of trail SIMBS stewards today. With about 30 years of experience building trails on the South Island, these trails are volunteer-built by the people who walk, ride, and love them. In 2025 alone, 129 volunteers joined us for 19 trail days and put in over 1,000 hours of trail work.
Dig In: Two Ways to Get Involved This Month
Friday, Nov 27: Kick-off Fundraiser
Jordie Lunn Clubhouse, 6 to 9 PM. Hosted by Nolan Riding, with food, drinks, live music, Jordie Lunn edits on the big screen, games and prizes, and a first look at the plan. Free entry, all ages, donations welcome. Every dollar goes to tools, on-site storage, and volunteer trail days.
Sunday, Nov 29: First Public Dig Day
No experience needed, no membership required. Tools and gloves provided, and lunch is on us! Join our Trail Crew mail list below to get updates on dig days to come. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.