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SaveAthabasca trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and Nordic Skiing.
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- Mountain Bike
8 trails
- Hike
7 trails
- Trail Running
7 trails
- Nordic Ski
6 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 2
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Jun 22, 2024Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 8
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 8
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 7
- Trails Trail Running
- 7
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 6
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,111 ft
- Total Vertical
- 591 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,310 ft
- Reports
- 8
- Photos
- 15
- Completed Counter
- 98
Popular Athabasca Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 5 miles • 698 ft • 17 •
Town of Athabasca nature trail. Good short x-country ride with a couple switchbacks, moderate climbs and non-technical descents. Wide maintained trail, switches between grass and gravel.. Offers a few lookouts over the valley and runs...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 113 ft • 5 •
Less popular black diamond difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 113 ft black diamond climb. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 18 ft • 5 •
Less popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 31 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,510 ft • 4 ft • 4 •
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 4 ft green climb. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 194 ft • 4 •
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 194 ft green climb. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 43 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 39 ft • 4 •
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 39 ft green climb. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1,008 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
Fast and flowy trail. Upper part of trail has some steep sections with big berms and jumps. Trail is continuously being upgraded.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 207 ft • 2 •
Less popular black diamond difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 207 ft blue climb. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
Photos of Athabasca Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskeg Creek Loop | Jun 22, 2024 @ 6:44pm Jun 22, 2024 | Ideal | toorudez | ||
| Tree Knocker | May 24, 2020 @ 9:47am May 24, 2020 | Dry | dwoytovicz | ||
| Little Secret | Dec 3, 2019 @ 7:28pm Dec 3, 2019 | Snow Groomed | rboelman |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| drua | wishlist | region | activity #55002510 | Jul 1, 2024 @ 7:14pm Jul 1, 2024 |
| toorudez | add | report | activity #54540578 | Jun 22, 2024 @ 6:45pm Jun 22, 2024 |
| toorudez | comment | trail | activity #54540530 | Jun 22, 2024 @ 6:44pm Jun 22, 2024 |
| Canadmos | update | region | activity #48670146 | Jan 29, 2024 @ 1:15pm Jan 29, 2024 |
| XEzjw3ft | comment | trail | activity #43953788 | Sep 10, 2023 @ 12:12pm Sep 10, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail goes through some thick forest and... | Jun 22, 2024 @ 6:44pm Jun 22, 2024 | ||
| trail | Is this trail on private land? | Sep 10, 2023 @ 12:12pm Sep 10, 2023 | ||
| trail | Best Nordic secret around, this trail is awesome! | Oct 8, 2019 @ 6:53am Oct 8, 2019 | ||
| trail | Best downhill/single track trail in the area. | Jun 3, 2019 @ 8:04am Jun 3, 2019 | ||
| trail | Take bug spray! | Jun 12, 2017 @ 4:22pm Jun 12, 2017 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 8 | 13 miles | 1,112 ft | 5 miles | 591 ft | #6,272 | #50 | 15 | 8 | 285 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 8 miles | 377 ft | 3 miles | 230 ft | #6,313 | #52 | 4 | ||||
| Hike | 7 | 13 miles | 1,070 ft | 5 miles | 541 ft | #10,941 | #56 | 4 | 21 | |||
| Trail Running | 7 | 13 miles | 1,070 ft | 5 miles | 541 ft | #10,465 | #57 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 6 | 8 miles | 377 ft | 3 miles | 230 ft | #1,046 | #26 | 1 | 32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Athabasca?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Athabasca are:
- Yodeller (4.1/5)
- Tree Knocker (4/5)
- Muskeg Creek Loop (3.9/5)
- Nice 'n Easy (0/5)
- Little Secret (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Athabasca?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Athabasca are:
- July (20 activities)
- August (10 activities)
- May (10 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Athabasca?
Check the Athabasca trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Athabasca?
The longest trail in Athabasca is Muskeg Creek Loop at 7.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Athabasca?
The best hiking trails in Athabasca are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Athabasca?
The best trail running trails in Athabasca are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Athabasca?
Athabasca has a total of 8 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Athabasca to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Athabasca?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Athabasca is Muskeg Creek Loop with 213 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Athabasca?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Athabasca is Muskeg Creek Loop with 211 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Athabasca?
Athabasca supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Athabasca?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Athabasca is Yodeller with an average grade of 3.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Athabasca?
The overall region status for Athabasca is Clear / Green. Out of 2 trails:
- Clear / Green: 2
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Athabasca?
The most popular Strava segments in Athabasca are:
- Creek to the top of the S Curve (44 athletes)
- President's Hill Climb (38 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Athabasca?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Athabasca are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Athabasca?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Athabasca are:
- Muskeg Creek Loop (3.5/5)
- Flying Dutchman (0/5)
- Vowel Howel (0/5)
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