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      The Barrier area covers the trails near the Barrier dam along Hwy 40 in the Kananaskis Valley.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      AKA: Barrier Dam
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      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 1
      • 5
      • 6

      Region Status
      Caution as of Apr 23, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      13
      Trails Mountain Bike
      12
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      13
      Trails Trail Running
      13
      Total Distance
      28 miles
      Total Descent
      3,895 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,155 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,488 ft
      Reports
      121
      Photos
      92
      Ridden Counter
      3,316

      Photos of Barrier Mountain Bike

      0 |
      Oct 7, 2024 @ 8:41am
      Oct 7, 2024
      63 |
      May 18, 2019 @ 11:16am
      May 18, 2019
      64 |
      May 18, 2019 @ 11:16am
      May 18, 2019
      70 |
      May 18, 2019 @ 11:15am
      May 18, 2019
      68 |
      Oct 27, 2017 @ 12:35pm
      Oct 27, 2017
      87 |
      Oct 27, 2017 @ 12:35pm
      Oct 27, 2017
      trail: Stoney Trail
      412 |
      Oct 27, 2017 @ 12:33pm
      Oct 27, 2017
      308 |
      Aug 8, 2012 @ 2:04pm
      Aug 8, 2012

      Videos of Barrier Mountain Bike

      Hector DH Trail - Kananaskis Alberta - Summer...

      755 | Aug 18, 2017 , Exshaw

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Hay Meadows Trail
      Apr 23, 2024 @ 9:45am
      Apr 23, 2024
      IdealHike hamiltonspiderman
      Troll Falls Trail
      Apr 23, 2024 @ 9:45am
      Apr 23, 2024
      VariableHike Highly recommend spike for prevalent...hamiltonspiderman
      Marmot Falls Trail
      Apr 23, 2024 @ 9:45am
      Apr 23, 2024
      VariableHike Highly recommend spike for prevalent...hamiltonspiderman
      Troll Falls Connector Trail
      Apr 23, 2024 @ 9:45am
      Apr 23, 2024
      VariableHike Highly recommend spike for prevalent...hamiltonspiderman
      Stoney Trail
      Sep 24, 2023 @ 8:51am
      Sep 24, 2023
      DryVk8Pgn
      Lusk Pass
      Aug 12, 2023 @ 4:23pm
      Aug 12, 2023
      IdealRiding from W-E, the climb is pretty...granthv
      Barrier Powerline
      Aug 4, 2023 @ 11:04am
      Aug 4, 2023
      VariableMostly dry but watch out for giant puddles.zorp

      Activity Feed

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      tangaroa05riddentrailactivity #60628374
      Oct 17, 2024 @ 8:50pm
      Oct 17, 2024
      canuckzillawishlistrouteactivity #60143935
      Oct 7, 2024 @ 7:19pm
      Oct 7, 2024
      gtkaddphotoactivity #60116644
      Oct 7, 2024 @ 8:41am
      Oct 7, 2024
      milnoakeswishlistrouteactivity #58672210
      Sep 10, 2024 @ 5:28pm
      Sep 10, 2024
      6vnzJiwishlistrouteactivity #58507404
      Sep 7, 2024 @ 9:11pm
      Sep 7, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      racerfacertrailCCH Cutoffalmost the entire descent section is on public...
      Oct 10, 2023 @ 11:18am
      Oct 10, 2023
      jchowdhu22trailCCH CutoffThis trail is closed
      May 17, 2023 @ 8:32pm
      May 17, 2023
      iphonefreddytrailStoney TrailNice beginner trail, well draining smooth...
      Jun 6, 2021 @ 10:44pm
      Jun 6, 2021
      sweaman2trailCCH CutoffUnsure if built yet? Proposed?
      Aug 11, 2017 @ 7:50pm
      Aug 11, 2017

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Bow Valley Provincial Park 144 km
      Exshaw Mountain 1 3 86.1 km
      Sibbald Public Lands 4 14 69.2 km
      Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park 19 10 3 110 km
      Three Sisters Mountain Village 3 211.7 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1226 miles3,881 ft12 miles1,781 ft
      #7,914#11092121103,223
      Horse112 miles1,201 ft6 miles509 ft
      #504#10592
      Hike1328 miles3,894 ft12 miles3,156 ft
      #6,917#103121631
      Trail Running1328 miles3,894 ft12 miles3,156 ft
      #6,911#105121100
      • By pinkrobe CMBA & contributors
      • Admins: BVMBA, CAMBA, ETA, jdeolive, CAMBA
      • #8518 - 12,486 views

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