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SaveSunny days and mild winters mean that this region of the Kootenay Rockies is one of the first to see the trails clear of snow come spring. Sitting in the Rocky Mountain Trench between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, this is an ideal mountain bike destination with several distinct trail areas situated close to the city with quiet singletrack trails to black-diamond descents.
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- Mountain Bike
240 trails
- E-Bike
206 trails
- Gravel Bike
49 trails
- Adaptive Bike
21 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
49 trails
- Horse
50 trails
- Hike
250 trails
- Trail Running
250 trails
- Snowshoe
60 trails
- Nordic Ski
29 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of 15 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 271
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 240
- Trails E-Bike
- 206
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 49
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 21
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 49
- Trails Horse
- 50
- Trails Hike
- 250
- Trails Trail Running
- 250
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 60
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 29
- Total Distance
- 273 miles
- Total Descent
- 46,527 ft
- Total Vertical
- 9,278 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,281 ft
- Reports
- 6,646
- Photos
- 911
- Completed Counter
- 46,741
Articles
Exploring BC's Lesser Known Riding Destinations on the Bikes & Beers Tour
Sep 14, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Seven days of full-on riding on some of British Columbia's best trail networks.
Sub Regions
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Baker South
- 2
- 1
- 2
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Cranbrook Community Forest
- 3
- 27
- 53
- 26
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Mount Baker
- 2
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South Hill
- 11
- 7
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South Star Trails
- 16
- 23
- 1
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Wycliffe Regional Park
- 6
- 19
- 6
- 2
Popular Cranbrook Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 394 ft • 1,388 •
Pilisit Trail was named after the wife of revered Ktunaxa Chief Isadore. This is an easy beginner trail that is 1.2 meters wide that climbs at 3 - 5 % from the Chief Isadore Trail to the Kettle Lake parking lot. The lower part of the...
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 3,442 ft • 28 ft • 1,025 •
Continuation of Green Chicken to the forest low point. Natural gully berms, Gs & jumps. Climb back up on Toothless Grin.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2,110 ft • 18 ft • 965 •
Green Chicken is your classic resort trail, big berms, rock wall rides, wooden ladders and the occasional jump. Sure to put a grin on your face.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 1,942 ft • 86 ft • 935 •
Small roots and long turns this mostly straight trail can be used to extend your Knights ride or used to access the Upper Coaster area.
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 3,517 ft • 235 ft • 813 •
Larry provides a moderate intermediate climb into the middle and upper parts of the trail system. It also provides a fun flowy descent to Kettle Lake as an alternative to Windy Bluff.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 61 ft • 809 •
Great variety as you start on rocky ridges then flow downhill with berms and rock rolls. The grand finale is a machine built flow section that moves into a gully with 14 crossings with natural berms and jumps. Climb back up on Coffee...
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 4,173 ft • 232 ft • 782 •
Usually used as a gateway trail to better riding, Upper Coaster is a faster, steeper version of Roller coaster.
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 3 miles • 406 ft • 769 •
Is an Ewok kind of like a small, cute and friendlier version of a Wookie? Compared to Chewbacca Rocka, that describes this trail. It makes for either a nice warm up or a final add-on to your mountain bike adventure in the Eager Hills....
Cranbrook Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.7 • 27 miles • 1,129 ft • 12 • Point to Point •
.The trail is maintained and supported by Trails BC/Rockies Region The Chief Isadore Trail from Cranbrook...
★ 3.5 • 12 miles • 1,955 ft • 9 • Loop •
Route showcasing some of the best descents in the forest
★ 2.9 • 27 miles • 1,129 ft • 12 • Point to Point •
.The trail is maintained and supported by Trails BC/Rockies Region The Chief Isadore Trail from Cranbrook...
★ 3.0 • 18 miles • 2,763 ft • 13 • Loop •
This route takes in some of the best riding in the CCF
★ 1.0 • 16 miles • 1,685 ft • 37 • Loop •
This route shows the trails that will be groomed with the Snow Dogs in 2020.
★ 1.4 • 10 miles • 552 ft • 10 • Loop •
Opened in May of 2019 The 16km+ loop intergrates graveled dirt trails within the Cranbrook Community...
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Moe | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Creston) 15 hours | Ideal | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| Windy Bluff | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Creston) 15 hours | Ideal | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| The Darkside | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Creston) 15 hours | Ideal | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| Isadore Canyon (Chief Isadore Trail) | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Creston) 15 hours | Ideal | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| More Poultry | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Creston) 15 hours | Ideal | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| Coffee Grinder | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Creston) 15 hours | Ideal | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| Espresso | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Creston) 15 hours | Ideal | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| Green Chicken | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Creston) 15 hours | Ideal | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| Pole Dancer (The Wall Part IV) | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Creston) 15 hours | Ideal | mountainmaneuvers | ||
| The Deep End | Oct 24, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/Creston) 15 hours | Ideal | mountainmaneuvers |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| mountainmaneuvers | add | report | activity #106531239 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 4:19pm 12 hours |
| mountainmaneuvers | add | report | activity #106531234 and 13 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 4:19pm 12 hours |
| wickberg | wishlist | badge | activity #106419312 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 10:08pm 2 days |
| SonnykBunkle | add | report | activity #106337412 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 1:10pm Oct 21, 2026 |
| hhhanson | add | trail | activity #106321931 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 6:04am Oct 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | The rock rollover is closed and under... | Oct 1, 2026 @ 8:53am Oct 1, 2026 | ||
| report | Downed tree about midway on the back side. | Aug 23, 2026 @ 12:34pm Aug 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | Mostly traversing easy (green/blue) XC until... | Aug 10, 2026 @ 2:40pm Aug 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun extension to Green Chicken, much easier... | Aug 10, 2026 @ 2:37pm Aug 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Super fun trail! Only double black if you do... | Aug 10, 2026 @ 2:36pm Aug 10, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Star Wars Trails - 12 awarded -
The Stooges11 awarded -
Forest Loops0 awarded -
Big Ride 30k1,853 awarded -
Top 10 Trails2 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k753 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Cranbrook Bike Skills Park | skill park | Cranbrook |
Local Trail Supporters
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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 | 240 | 223 miles | 38,681 ft | 102 miles | 7,231 ft | #293 | #33 | 819 | 6,570 | 20 | 40,818 | |
| E-Bike | 206 | 194 miles | 30,335 ft | 90 miles | 7,231 ft | #461 | #35 | 9 | 6,318 | 9 | 2,760 | |
| Gravel Bike | 49 | 69 miles | 4,101 ft | 28 miles | 4,583 ft | #726 | #31 | 3 | 212 | 3 | 346 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 21 | 41 miles | 2,149 ft | 17 miles | 4,583 ft | #1,151 | #26 | 270 | 6 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 49 | 34 miles | 5,003 ft | 13 miles | 5,056 ft | #142 | #12 | 1 | 286 | 171 | ||
| Horse | 50 | 53 miles | 5,801 ft | 23 miles | 1,509 ft | #41 | #2 | 1,326 | 2 | 323 | ||
| Hike | 250 | 255 miles | 42,274 ft | 104 miles | 9,278 ft | #386 | #27 | 61 | 6,540 | 6 | 5,678 | |
| Trail Running | 250 | 255 miles | 42,274 ft | 104 miles | 9,278 ft | #370 | #27 | 10 | 6,464 | 8 | 4,273 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 6 miles | 374 ft | 3 miles | 574 ft | 584 | 71 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 6 miles | 374 ft | 3 miles | 574 ft | 583 | 27 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 60 | 57 miles | 8,638 ft | 17 miles | 5,640 ft | #208 | #23 | 496 | 1 | 226 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 29 | 19 miles | 1,266 ft | 6 miles | 1,427 ft | #443 | #27 | 442 | 2 | 497 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cranbrook?
Cranbrook has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cranbrook?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cranbrook are:
- Bee-Line DH (4.6/5)
- Stunty (4.6/5)
- Ewok and Roll (4.6/5)
- More Poultry (4.5/5)
- Northstar Rails to Trails (4.5/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Cranbrook?
There are 33 parking locations listed in Cranbrook. The most popular parking spots are:
- Isadore Canyon Trailhead
- Kettle Lake Trail Head
- Lower Baker Rd. Trailhead
- Fraggle Rock Trail Head
- Parking
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What is the longest trail in Cranbrook?
The longest trail in Cranbrook is Northstar Rails to Trails at 16.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cranbrook?
The best hiking trails in Cranbrook are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cranbrook?
The best trail running trails in Cranbrook are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cranbrook?
Cranbrook has a total of 271 trails. Of those, 240 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cranbrook to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cranbrook?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cranbrook is Hobgoblin with 676 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cranbrook?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cranbrook is Mount Baker Downhill with 3,613 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cranbrook?
Cranbrook supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Cranbrook?
The following bike services are available in Cranbrook:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (2)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cranbrook?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cranbrook is Parallel Park with an average grade of 14.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cranbrook?
Yes, there are 14 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cranbrook. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Cranbrook?
The overall region status for Cranbrook is Clear / Green. Out of 201 trails:
- Clear / Green: 162
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 29
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 6
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What are the trail conditions in Cranbrook?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Cranbrook:
- Ideal: 21 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Cranbrook?
Yes, Cranbrook supports e-bike riding. There are 205 trails in Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cranbrook are:
- Chief Isadore Trail -The Great Trail(aka Trans Canada Trail), (Cranbrook to Wardner)
- Proper Forest Tour
- Chief Isadore Trail -The Great Trail(aka Trans Canada Trail), (Cranbrook to Wardner)
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What is the highest summit in Cranbrook?
The highest summit in Cranbrook is Mount Baker at 7,238 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cranbrook?
The most popular Strava segments in Cranbrook are:
- Golf course blast to 95A crossing (4,060 athletes)
- Butte Straightaway (3,776 athletes)
- Shadow MT parking to bridge. (3,658 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Cranbrook?
There are currently 6 closed trails in Cranbrook. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 162
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 29
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 6
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cranbrook?
Yes, there are 22 accessible/adaptive trails in Cranbrook. View all adaptive trails in Cranbrook for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Cranbrook?
There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Cranbrook directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cranbrook?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cranbrook are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cranbrook?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cranbrook are:
- Pod Racer (4/5)
- Chief Isadore Connector (4/5)
- Rotary Way/Isadore Canyon Connector (Chief Isadore Trail) (5/5)
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