Merritt has a real mountain-bike scene, with riding areas around town and in the dry hills of the Nicola Valley. Trailforks lists several main areas, including routes near the visitor centre, Midday Valley Road, and Lundbom Lake, with terrain that feels very different from the wet coastal forests.
Conditions and access change, so check current local trail information before riding. The best days here are simple: morning coffee in town, a dry singletrack loop, then a late-afternoon lake or pub stop.