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SaveCochrane trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Scenery includes ridgelines, creeks and meadows. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Buffalo Bean and Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.
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- Mountain Bike
44 trails
- E-Bike
14 trails
- Adaptive Bike
9 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Hike
48 trails
- Trail Running
48 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 23, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 48
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 44
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 14
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 48
- Trails Trail Running
- 48
- Total Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,939 ft
- Total Vertical
- 806 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,398 ft
- Reports
- 117
- Photos
- 21
- Completed Counter
- 7,515
Sub Regions
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Buffalo Bean
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- 14
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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
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Popular Cochrane Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 15 ft • 306 •
This is a family-friendly paved path through Glenbow Ranch provincial park, from Michael's Creek in the west to the current end of the pavement at the Calgary city limits and Haskayne legacy park. There will eventually be a link from...
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 56 ft • 201 •
Family friendly multi use paved pathway in upper GlenEagles subdivision from highway 1A and the segment of the Great Trail which passes through Cochrane. It is a nice gradual uphill. If you want to go high speed on the downhill, it is...
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 139 ft • 132 •
This is a segment of the Great Trail, a paved pathway through and around the Gleneagles subdivision and golf course. Watch for pedestrians, dog walkers, and also golfers in golf carts which cross over this path in a few locations.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 86 ft • 132 •
This is a gravel path connecting the Glen Eagles subdivision of Cochrane to the paved pathway of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. It is a fairly long and consistent grade making for a tough uphill, gravel covered path, but a wide pathway...
• 30 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 277 ft • 131 •
This a is a green cross-country trail with a few small blue points. The route indicated on the map is only a suggestion. The trail can be ridden any number of ways. Ride it a few times and you will get it figured out. A few laps on this...
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 856 ft • 0 ft • 127 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1,283 ft • 0 ft • 96 •
This fun downhill line connects the Sunset trail area to the gravel road below. Adding some sweet berms and fun flow, this is worth riding. Note the older cliff-side trail is actively being closed due to the Town of Cochrane wanting to...
• 20 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 154 ft • 89 •
Mostly gravel track path in Glenbow Ranch provincial park. Probably best to take this trail from west to east, as that way you benefit from a short segment of pavement which gets you to the top elevation of the trail, then its all...
Cochrane Mountain Bike Routes
13 miles • 907 ft • 7 •
40 km out and back with good elevation to start and nice views.
Photos of Cochrane Mountain Bike
Videos of Cochrane Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bow Ridge Trail 1 | Aug 23, 2026 @ 3:21pm (America/Creston) Aug 23, 2026 | Variable | DTJB1984 | ||
| Haskayne Legacy Park Paved Path | Aug 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 22, 2026 | Ideal | DTJB1984 | ||
| Bearspaw Trail | Aug 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 22, 2026 | Dry | DTJB1984 | ||
| The Narrows | Aug 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 22, 2026 | Ideal | DTJB1984 | ||
| Glenbow | Aug 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 22, 2026 | Ideal | DTJB1984 | ||
| Bowbend | Aug 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 22, 2026 | Ideal | DTJB1984 | ||
| Glenbow Ranch Connector | Aug 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 22, 2026 | Variable | DTJB1984 | ||
| Gleneagles Pathway | Aug 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 22, 2026 | Ideal | DTJB1984 | ||
| Upper GlenEagles Pathway | Aug 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 22, 2026 | Ideal | DTJB1984 | ||
| Mount St Francis Brother Sun Trail | Jul 12, 2026 @ 6:49pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 12, 2026 | Ideal | SquallyPillow |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| taylorCxT1Ql | ridden | trail | activity #105314440 and 4 more | Oct 5, 2026 @ 8:05pm Oct 5, 2026 |
| RazormTiFTI | ridden | trail | activity #104811563 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 5:38pm Sep 28, 2026 |
| EseChuleta | wishlist | trail | activity #103438719 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 3:33pm Sep 9, 2026 |
| EseChuleta | wishlist | trail | activity #103438695 and 1 more | Sep 9, 2026 @ 3:32pm Sep 9, 2026 |
| DTJB1984 | add | report | activity #102197758 and 3 more | Aug 23, 2026 @ 5:07pm Aug 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | 07-04-2026 right side unusable due to high... | Jul 4, 2026 @ 3:07pm Jul 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Is this on private land? All access seems to... | May 22, 2026 @ 8:50am May 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | The west end (Gleneagles Pathway to McPherson... | Sep 13, 2025 @ 11:57am Sep 13, 2025 | ||
| trail | Calgary (Haskayne Legacy Park) easily connects... | Sep 13, 2025 @ 11:49am Sep 13, 2025 | ||
| trail | The down isn't even close to being worth the... | Jun 30, 2025 @ 4:13pm Jun 30, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k29 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge27 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k29 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge28 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Bike Cochrane
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Big Hill Cycle
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Bike Bros.Bike Shop
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Cafe Roubaix Bicycle StudioBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 44 | 36 miles | 3,661 ft | 15 miles | 807 ft | #3,441 | #28 | 21 | 117 | 1 | 15,390 | |
| E-Bike | 14 | 11 miles | 1,368 ft | 5 miles | 758 ft | #5,551 | #39 | 103 | 1 | 341 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 14 | 21 miles | 1,611 ft | 9 miles | 807 ft | #3,584 | #33 | 263 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 16 miles | 1,289 ft | 6 miles | 804 ft | #2,973 | #22 | 39 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 3 miles | 394 ft | 1 mile | 732 ft | #2,517 | #30 | 10 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 48 | 40 miles | 3,940 ft | 16 miles | 807 ft | #5,079 | #31 | 117 | 1 | 819 | ||
| Trail Running | 48 | 40 miles | 3,940 ft | 16 miles | 807 ft | #4,415 | #31 | 117 | 1 | 1,033 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cochrane?
Cochrane has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cochrane?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cochrane are:
- Bearspaw Trail (4.1/5)
- Badger Bowl (4.1/5)
- Cochrane Ranch Trail (4.1/5)
- Sunset Ridge (4/5)
- Secret Ravine (3.7/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Cochrane?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Cochrane. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Cochrane?
The longest trail in Cochrane is Cochrane Ranch Trail at 3.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cochrane?
The best hiking trails in Cochrane are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cochrane?
The best trail running trails in Cochrane are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cochrane?
Cochrane has a total of 48 trails. Of those, 44 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cochrane to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cochrane?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cochrane is Cochrane Great Trail Pathway with 514 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cochrane?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cochrane is Upper GlenEagles Pathway with 335 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cochrane?
Cochrane supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Cochrane?
The following bike services are available in Cochrane:
- Bike Shop (3)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cochrane?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cochrane is Ryan's Dream with an average grade of 7.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Cochrane?
The overall region status for Cochrane is Clear / Green. Out of 26 trails:
- Clear / Green: 23
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Cochrane?
Yes, Cochrane supports e-bike riding. There are 13 trails in Cochrane that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cochrane?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cochrane are: View all mountain biking routes in Cochrane.
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What is the highest summit in Cochrane?
The highest summit in Cochrane is Mount Oliver at 9,590 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cochrane?
The most popular Strava segments in Cochrane are:
- Glenbow Park Railroad Track straights (2,496 athletes)
- Glenbow wee bit hilly (2,131 athletes)
- Short Gleneagles (1,814 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cochrane?
Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Cochrane. View all adaptive trails in Cochrane for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Cochrane?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Cochrane directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cochrane?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cochrane are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cochrane?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cochrane are:
- Bearspaw Trail (5/5)
- Cochrane Ranch Trail (4.4/5)
- Badger Bowl (5/5)
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