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        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        564
        Trails Mountain Bike
        293
        Trails E-Bike
        126
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        1
        Trails Horse
        46
        Trails Hike
        538
        Trails Trail Running
        540
        Trails Snowshoe
        84
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        4
        Trails Nordic Ski
        75
        Total Distance
        720 miles
        Total Descent
        110,580 ft
        Total Vertical
        6,156 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        10,306 ft
        Reports
        5,981
        Photos
        1,892
        Ridden Counter
        186,586

        Articles

        How the Canmore Women’s Enduro Turned a Local Race Into a Community Movement
        Dec 2, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        What began as an inclusive local enduro has grown into Peak Pursuits, one of Canada’s fastest-growing all-female cycling teams.
        Race Report: Rockies 24 in Canmore Alberta
        Aug 7, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        Riders from across the globe ventured to Canada's Rocky Mountains in search of some prime XC racing.
        Highlight Video: A Very Wet 2025 Canmore Enduro
        Jul 25, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        An unusually rainy summer for Alberta made for a wet and wild race.
        Video: Josh Holte Pushes the New Ripmo AF To The Limit On Canmore's Finest Trails
        Jul 22, 2025 from pinkbike.com
        It seems that the bigger the pants, the more steeze you have these days.
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        Popular Canmore Mountain Biking Trails

        100 4.5 2 miles 249 ft 3,499
        A great new trail that climbs up from the meadow to the top of T2 (providing an additional access to that area). The downtrack is buff and well bermed. Good in winter as well
        100 3.4 567 ft 51 ft 3,424
        Singletrack connecting and Rundle.
        100 4.1 2,225 ft 38 ft 3,383
        A short, fun connector trail from and George Town Interpretive to the Canmore Trail. It flows well in both directions and features a couple of wide, low bridges and a short section of baby head rocks.
        100 3.6 653 ft 24 ft 3,343
        Singletrack route to bypass a chunk of the trail.
        100 4.6 1,391 ft 0 ft 2,793
        Berms, jumps, rollers and doubles. Try it, you'll like it!
        100 4.0 643 ft 0 ft 2,752
        Built for a race, this short, bermy downhill is a fun ride. by the road beside it, down from or up from Lower Mad Haandler.
        FYI
        100 4.5 5,118 ft 11 ft 2,674
        A long flowy rollercoaster down from towards the trail. Recently (2018 ) extended to parallel the paved trail to the entrance to the Biathalon stadium.
        95 3.9 4,675 ft 256 ft 2,673
        A pretty technical trail with lots of rocks & roots, steep ups and downs, twists and turns. You should have some "blues" behind your belt before tackling this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 76 rides
        Past Week
        • 570 rides

        Canmore Mountain Bike Routes

        4.0 5 miles 650 ft 3 Loop
        ORANGE LOOP: 7.5 km (mainly single track) • The CNC’s most popular trail. • Best ridden clockwise...
        5.0 14 miles 2,864 ft 8
        The newest Pedal for Pints loop, starting at Quarry Lake parking lot, going up Highline for a full west to...
        5.0 8 miles 1,030 ft 9
        Have fun exploring the awesome single track up at the Nordic Center! Mostly climbing to start, with some...
        5.0 11 miles 1,472 ft 9 Loop
        To distinguish from the already-existing ‘ where this route uses additional trail segments than the...
        5.0 7 miles 939 ft 8 Loop
        CNC summer loop EKG odyssey + extension long road to ruin back on baby beluga
        5.0 39 miles 4,651 ft 7 Loop
        Five stars out of five stars! . Absolutely phenomenal views all along this route! Most segments along this...

        Photos of Canmore Mountain Bike

        229 |
        Aug 26, 2020 @ 9:40am
        Aug 26, 2020
        255 |
        Aug 23, 2020 @ 7:30am
        Aug 23, 2020
        172 |
        Aug 23, 2020 @ 7:29am
        Aug 23, 2020
        365 |
        Jul 8, 2020 @ 5:57pm
        Jul 8, 2020
        464 |
        Aug 18, 2018 @ 1:59pm
        Aug 18, 2018
        569 |
        Sep 4, 2017 @ 1:15pm
        Sep 4, 2017
        735 |
        Aug 7, 2017 @ 9:12pm
        Aug 7, 2017
        553 |
        Jul 11, 2017 @ 10:39am
        Jul 11, 2017
        319 |
        Feb 11, 2017 @ 6:08pm
        Feb 11, 2017
        1,240 |
        Dec 1, 2015 @ 10:30am
        Dec 1, 2015
        949 |
        May 9, 2009 @ 8:34pm
        May 9, 2009
        558 |
        Nov 6, 2007 @ 11:05pm
        Nov 6, 2007

        Videos of Canmore Mountain Bike

        Fun Forest
        trail: Fun Forest
        0:06 | 96 | Aug 2, 2024
        No Homers
        0:09 | 37 | Jun 30, 2024
        Soft Yoghurt
        0:13 | 57 | Jun 30, 2024
        pirate plank 2023
        0:11 | 327 | Apr 4, 2024
        Canmore Drop Park
        0:12 | 238 | Sep 15, 2021

        0:13 | 118 | Jul 19, 2021
        dirt jumps
        0:07 | 163 | Mar 21, 2021
        Canmore Skinny Crash
        0:08 | 391 | Sep 7, 2020

        Current Trail Warnings

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        Johnny's Trail
        Jul 1, 2026 @ 8:04pm (America/Edmonton)
        Jul 1, 2026
        VariablethehermitBottom of Johnny's has been washed out...
        Reclaimer
        Jun 27, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Edmonton)
        Jun 27, 2026
        UnknownChossSW5dcZStill closed as of June 27 due to the...
        Black Coal Chutes
        Jun 20, 2026 @ 11:38am (America/Creston)
        Jun 20, 2026
        Prevalent MudmountainmaneuversThe top part of coal chutes is a full on...

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

        usernameactiontypetitledate
        verynicebikewishlistrouteactivity #98838114
        Jul 9, 2026 @ 11:56pm
        3 hours
        mheppellwishlisttrailactivity #98831606
        Jul 9, 2026 @ 8:26pm
        7 hours
        carminepriddentrailactivity #98797605
        Jul 9, 2026 @ 10:43am
        17 hours
        kinglisaddreportactivity #98762656 and 1 more
        Jul 8, 2026 @ 9:20pm
        1 day
        kellyjrwishlistrouteactivity #98683839
        Jul 7, 2026 @ 7:01pm
        2 days

        Recent Comments

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        HunglePtrailUnder The HighwayTrail closed as of July 5, 2026. Most likely...
        Jul 5, 2026 @ 2:48pm
        Jul 5, 2026
        thehermittrailMontane GladesNot closed. Was flagged and is well...
        Jul 2, 2026 @ 5:56am
        Jul 2, 2026
        Emartel007trailGuy LafleurBridge is down at the very end and no way to...
        Jun 26, 2026 @ 6:06pm
        Jun 26, 2026
        Emartel007trailBenchlandsTrail is really bad and it comes to a part it...
        Jun 26, 2026 @ 6:05pm
        Jun 26, 2026
        ZemutrailPrairie ViewAlthough legal for bike traffic, the very last...
        Jun 20, 2026 @ 8:51am
        Jun 20, 2026

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike293340 miles47,828 ft149 miles5,791 ft
        #63#31,7295,810135110,930
        E-Bike12691 miles13,238 ft42 miles2,730 ft
        #509#934,52984,717
        Winter Fat Bike1
        #14#183615133
        Horse4657 miles6,713 ft24 miles1,827 ft
        #148#61,5009
        Hike538694 miles107,992 ft230 miles6,158 ft
        #24#11085,7831215,830
        Trail Running540693 miles108,258 ft230 miles6,158 ft
        #28#235,7842019,380
        Snowshoe84120 miles23,248 ft36 miles6,010 ft
        #17#11724156
        Backcountry Ski48 miles925 ft3 miles4,108 ft
        #136#315631,728
        Nordic Ski7592 miles10,033 ft38 miles2,428 ft
        #10#118167317,162

        Frequently Asked Questions About Canmore

        What are the best places to ride in Canmore?
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Canmore?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Canmore are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Canmore?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Canmore are:
        • July (2,102 activities)
        • June (1,372 activities)
        • August (1,325 activities)
        Check the Canmore reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Canmore?
        There are 85 parking locations listed in Canmore. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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