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      Calgary riding areas include 12 Mile Coulee, Bowmont, Eastlands and Nose Hill in the NW, Fish Creek Park in the SE/SW and a smattering of singletrack elsewhere in the city. Lift accessed riding is available at Canada Olympic Park.

      Trail maintenance in 12 Mile Coulee, Bowmont Park, and Fish Creek Park is handled by the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance together with volunteers and the permission of the City of Calgary and Alberta Parks.

      Outside of Calgary, the Kananaskis Country area has hundreds of km of trails.
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: Cowtown

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of 2 days
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      1,381
      Trails Mountain Bike
      1,342
      Trails E-Bike
      706
      Trails Gravel Bike
      575
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      162
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      479
      Trails Horse
      7
      Trails Hike
      1,275
      Trails Trail Running
      1,274
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      16
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      82
      Trails Downhill Ski
      14
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      17
      Trails Nordic Ski
      40
      Total Distance
      631 miles
      Total Descent
      43,788 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,065 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,300 ft
      Reports
      14,946
      Photos
      2,809
      Completed Counter
      325,345
      Sub Regions

      Popular Calgary Mountain Biking Trails

      19
      Double Down
      • 100 ★ 4.1 • 2,484 ft • 0 ft • 1,447 •
      Singletrack begins as a fork off to the left . Fast descent, watch for walkers.
      2
      Washout
      • 100 ★ 4.3 • 2,329 ft • 18 ft • 1,413 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 18 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      9
      Votier's Flats Riverside Caution
      • 100 ★ 3.8 • 2,753 ft • 3 ft • 1,408 •
      Green singletrack has a few roots and rocks, but nothing major. Connects Votier's Flats and Bridge 7.
      2
      Eroder Caution
      • 100 ★ 4.3 • 981 ft • 5 ft • 1,354 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 5 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      3
      In the Pines
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 971 ft • 0 ft • 1,228 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      39
      Sideshow
      • 95 ★ 4.1 • 4,347 ft • 63 ft • 1,122 •
      Begins with a trail alongside the cliff-face of Bowmont park, then into a short tree section, onto the cliffs again, and finishes through trees to a pathway in the middle of Bowmont park. If you don't like exposure, this is not the...
      11
      Crescent
      • 95 ★ 4.5 • 2,490 ft • 18 ft • 1,106 •
      Fast and flat singletrack
      Glenn's Ghost
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 961 ft • 0 ft • 1,104 •
      Good epilogue to your cycling day if you're parked at the huge Glennfield parking lot. Short fast little ride whipping between small trees and shrubs. John Glenn's pioneer home was a short distance from this trail (stones throw from...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 39 rides
      Yesterday
      • 110 rides
      Past Week
      • 1,021 rides

      Calgary Mountain Bike Routes

      65
      Tour De Creek XC
      ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 792 ft • 12 • Loop •
      The Tour De Creek is an XC / Trail bike friendly loop that rides the best trails on the west side of Fish...
      98
      FCP: Pathways Less Travelled
      ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 1,083 ft • 22 • Loop •
      1) Start at Glenfield parking lot. 2) Go under the MacLeod Tr overpass. 3) Go over bridge to north side...
      105
      Sideshow Bob to 12 Mile Coulee
      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 718 ft • 9 •
      Great mix of technical single track and pathway. I prefer to do this trail as an out and back starting at...
      51
      #RideCMBA Nosehill Medium Loop
      ★ 2.4 • 8 miles • 606 ft • 11 • Loop •
      2021 #RideCMBA Nosehill Medium Loop. Showcases more of Nosehills trails, with some of the better fast and...
      8
      Paskapoo Loop
      3 miles • 529 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Paskapoo loop using to Downlow to with a fun return on . There is an unofficial trail off downlow that...
      52
      Dave Sullivan's Nose Hill Single Track Loop
      ★ 3.0 • 17 miles • 1,836 ft • 21 • Loop •
      After riding pretty much all of Nose Hill, I would consider this one of best long loops you could do at...

      Photos of Calgary Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Calgary Mountain Bike

      Drop Session
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      Fast trail in Winsport
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      The Rock Drop
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      0:07 | 80 | May 7, 2025
      Solo Ride l Oct 26, 2024
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      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Macleod - Bow Valley Ranche
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Creston)
      Sep 9, 2026
      		 DryShiver2009E-Bike
      Votier's Flats Cruise
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Creston)
      Sep 9, 2026
      		 DryShiver2009E-Bike
      Quarry Trail
      Sep 8, 2026 @ 6:22am (America/Creston)
      Sep 8, 2026
      		 IdealryanwdyckClosed at the train tracks.

      Recent Trail Reports

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      DJPowerline
      Sep 14, 2026 @ 5:43pm (America/Edmonton)
      2 days
      		 DryAll dry. Tight trees and a bit overgrown...dneame
      Silverview
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 1:23pm (America/Edmonton)
      3 days
      		 UnknownfanhqeGcF
      ZooLink
      Mar 5, 2026 @ 5:36pm (America/Edmonton)
      Mar 5, 2026
      		 Idealur55
      Bridge 3 to Bebo Grove - Macleod
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Creston)
      Sep 9, 2026
      		 VariableE-Bike Shiver2009
      Washout
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Creston)
      Sep 9, 2026
      		 VariableE-Bike Shiver2009
      130 Ave. - Everglade Circle
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Creston)
      Sep 9, 2026
      		 DryE-Bike Shiver2009
      Shannon Terrace - Bebo Grove
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Creston)
      Sep 9, 2026
      		 VariableE-Bike Shiver2009
      Glennfield Creek Gravel
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Creston)
      Sep 9, 2026
      		 DryE-Bike Shiver2009
      Marshall Springs Pond Trail
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Creston)
      Sep 9, 2026
      		 DryE-Bike Shiver2009
      Glennfield Valley Gravel
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Creston)
      Sep 9, 2026
      		 DryE-Bike Shiver2009

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      Recent Comments

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      Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:25pm
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1,342610 miles42,280 ft239 miles971 ft
      		#15#22,70214,94261359,023
      E-Bike706368 miles25,381 ft149 miles958 ft
      		#48#7414,124613,345
      Gravel Bike574394 miles15,909 ft142 miles948 ft
      		#18#141,76372,344
      Adaptive Bike163152 miles6,453 ft58 miles919 ft
      		#9#21,75047
      Winter Fat Bike499255 miles17,740 ft102 miles958 ft
      		#3#195,620338
      Horse73 miles108 ft4,642 ft935 ft
      		#247#72,06918
      Hike1,275599 miles39,767 ft232 miles1,066 ft
      		#40#22614,84788,034
      Trail Running1,274597 miles39,590 ft231 miles1,066 ft
      		#18#1914,8481858,608
      Dirtbike/Moto165 miles489 ft2 miles679 ft
      		#178#52,06767
      ATV/ORV/OHV11 mile56 ft2,848 ft33 ft
      		2,06717
      Snowshoe8219 miles1,965 ft7 miles935 ft
      		#70#5154179
      Downhill Ski145 miles299 ft2 miles679 ft
      		#253#51,028
      Backcountry Ski176 miles299 ft2 miles679 ft
      		#147#42239
      Nordic Ski4015 miles719 ft4 miles935 ft
      		#55#32965,524

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Calgary?
      Calgary has 26 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Calgary?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Calgary are:
      • August (4,153 activities)
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      Check the Calgary reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Calgary?
      There are 45 parking locations listed in Calgary. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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      The trail with the most elevation gain in Calgary is Needatowie with 349 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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      The trail with the most elevation descent in Calgary is Strawberry Shortcake with 331 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Calgary?
      Calgary supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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      The following bike services are available in Calgary:
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      The steepest mountain biking trail in Calgary is No Vagrants with an average grade of 17.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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      Yes, there are 10 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Calgary. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Calgary?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Calgary are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Calgary?
      The overall region status for Calgary is Clear / Green. Out of 928 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 825
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 68
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 30
      • Closed: 5
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      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Calgary?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Calgary:
      • Dry: 11 trails
      • Variable: 5 trails
      • Prevalent Mud: 1 trail
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      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Calgary?
      Yes, Calgary supports e-bike riding. There are 705 trails in Calgary that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Calgary?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Calgary?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Calgary are:
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      The highest summit in Calgary is Top Hill at 4,229 ft elevation.
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      The most popular Strava segments in Calgary are:
      • 37th St to 29th St (25,981 athletes)
      • Bow River Pathway (25,746 athletes)
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      ▼ What trails are closed in Calgary?
      There are currently 5 closed trails in Calgary. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 825
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 68
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 30
      • Closed: 5
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      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Calgary?
      Yes, there are 164 accessible/adaptive trails in Calgary. View all adaptive trails in Calgary for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Calgary?
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