It’s fair to say that Reece Wallace has ridden a lot of the trails worth riding in British Columbia.
So when he says a trail might be the best in the province, it’s an educated statement (although pretty click baity).
“Not over hyping it—this might actually be BC’s best new public downhill trail,” Wallace said after riding the rebuilt Memphis trail on Mount Prevost.
That’s a big claim in a province stacked with world-class riding. But Memphis, in its new form, is clearly not the same trail it used to be.
A full rebuild, not a refresh
Memphis has been part of the Prevost network for decades.
But according to Wallace, very little of the original trail remains.
“It’s basically a brand new trail,” he said. “Not much exist of the old except for the name.”
The Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society (with help from Shimano’s Trail Born Fund) led the rebuild, reshaping the line into something that reflects modern downhill riding.
“Fast lines, proper features, and it rides exactly how you want a modern DH track to feel,” Wallace said.
Built for speed
The new Memphis is high speed from the start, with tight corners feeding into large jump features.
Wallace’s ride footage shows a track that flows top to bottom, with transitions that carry speed instead of killing it.
Not your average black trail
Despite its official rating, riders are already questioning where Memphis fits.
“This is a double black most anywhere on earth,” one rider commented.
That disconnect highlights a common issue in evolving trail networks. As trails get bigger and faster, traditional ratings don’t always keep up.
For experienced riders, that’s part of the appeal. For others, it’s a reminder to take the rating with a grain of salt.
Word is getting out
Within hours of Wallace posting his ride, the response was immediate. Riders who hadn’t ridden Prevost in years are already planning a return visit.
That’s often the sign of a successful rebuild. Not just a better trail, but a reason to come back.