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      Municipality of Crowsnest Pass trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Horseback, Nordic Skiing, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading and Snowmobiling. Popular destinations include Coleman, Allison-Chinook Provincial Recreation Area and Blairmore.
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      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      209
      Trails Mountain Bike
      181
      Trails E-Bike
      172
      Trails Gravel Bike
      59
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      26
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      13
      Trails Horse
      45
      Trails Hike
      185
      Trails Trail Running
      180
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      10
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      9
      Trails Snowmobile
      6
      Trails Snowshoe
      100
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      47
      Trails Nordic Ski
      32
      Total Distance
      256 miles
      Total Descent
      41,507 ft
      Total Vertical
      9,244 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,247 ft
      Reports
      2,753
      Photos
      1,087
      Completed Counter
      50,707

      Articles

      Race Report: Bee's Knees Enduro 2025 - Crowsnest Pass, AB
      Sep 17, 2025 from pinkbike.com
      Over 250 racers converged on the Pass Powderkeg Trail system for the 3rd annual Bee's Knees Enduro presented by United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC).

      Popular Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 463 ft • 1,893 •
      This trail is on the upper part of Pass Powderkeg Ski area between the doubletrack trail and the top of the ski hill. has a few sections on the lower half where the combination of narrow trail and steep sidehill requires more advanced...
      • 100 ★ 4.9 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 1,547 •
      The top half of the trail is full of small-large jumps, bridges, rock features and the signature rock face that you ride down, on stay of the ridge for many challenging rock drops. The bottom half below the cut block has two alternative...
      • 85 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 473 ft • 1,504 •
      Part of the stacked loop trail network on Pass Powderkeg Ski Area. This trail climbs (or descends) gradually from the near the water tower to the double-track trail, with several scenic viewpoints over the canyon of Lyons Creek. It also...
      • 100 ★ 4.8 • 2,890 ft • 0 ft • 1,434 •
      Flowy, downhill singletrack that starts at the bottom of and/or . Features include a wooden step up, some beautiful berms, and rock features. Singletrack through open forest and across a grassy coal tailings slope. After the open grassy...
      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 653 ft • 21 ft • 1,375 •
      Originally part of Chainsaw Masssacre, this short section now has a bypass because it's level of difficulty is considerably above the rest of the trail. The narrow trail and steep sidehill requires advanced skills to ride clean, in...
      • 90 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 177 ft • 1,335 •
      A short, easy loop that starts at the bottom of the ski hill road near the skills park and climbs towards the intermediate loops located above the water tower. The entrance on the west side of the road is easy to miss, which means a...
      • 100 ★ 3.5 • 4,984 ft • 349 ft • 1,302 •
      Double-track used to access , Big Bear, and .
      • 95 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 49 ft • 1,244 •
      is a downhill-only, machine-built flow trail. A very short uphill pedal to the top of the old luge track will bring you to the start of the downhill. This trail has endless berms, rollers, jumps, and a wood wall ride. All mandatory...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 7 rides
      Yesterday
      • 6 rides
      Past Week
      • 98 rides

      Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 4.4 • 7 miles • 1,152 ft • 26 • Loop •
      This loop goes up and over the Pass Powderkeg ski hill and along the summit ridge with great views to the...
      ★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 1,228 ft • 21 • Loop •
      This route accesses three great trails in the northern half of the York Creek trail network, including the...
      4 miles • 554 ft • 3 •
      From York Creek Staging Area, head north down York Creek Road and turn left on to Sweet Duaneage. If you...
      16 miles • 3,136 ft • 9 •
      This is the suggested route to hit the five trails for the Jokers Wild poker hand. It does not include the...
      21 miles • 3,370 ft • 11 • Loop •
      This is the Peaks to Pints recommender route. Take pictures at the top of , Big Bear, and School of Rock....
      ★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 2,953 ft • 32 • Loop •
      This route covers most of the trails on the hill.

      Photos of Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Mountain Bike

      Hard Candy Trail preview (Short Lower section...
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      trail: Hard Candy
      2:30 | 167 | Jun 22, 2026
      Berma-Grin Rips!
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      trail: Berma-Grin
      2:19 | 244 | Nov 4, 2022
      Electric Monkey
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      6:53 | 172 | Sep 25, 2022
      Running of the Wolf - Aplomb Cycles
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      0:49 | 68 | Oct 6, 2021
      Too slow, OTB
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      0:07 | 216 | Jun 8, 2021
      Sweet Riders in the Crowsnest Pass
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      trail: Pro Bono
      0:50 | 220 | Oct 2, 2020
      DH in big bear
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      9:46 | 224 | Sep 13, 2020
      Down Time
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      trail: Down Time
      5:00 | 545 | Sep 14, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      millcreekmtbtrailNothing to LugeDoesn't really flow that well on an enduro...
      Aug 26, 2026 @ 11:16am
      Aug 26, 2026
      millcreekmtbtrailRock CandyGnarly with a capital G. Hardest one in the...
      Aug 26, 2026 @ 11:04am
      Aug 26, 2026
      millcreekmtbtrailGreat RiddanceRode all the wood features and they seemed to...
      Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:57am
      Aug 26, 2026
      millcreekmtbtrailDown TimeGreat old school tech trail! I love all of the...
      Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:54am
      Aug 26, 2026
      millcreekmtbtrailWhistling PostFun and flowy! Check your speed on the step...
      Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:51am
      Aug 26, 2026

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike181219 miles36,552 ft90 miles7,890 ft
      9612,7175024,584
      E-Bike172209 miles34,646 ft87 miles7,890 ft
      482,43372,586
      Gravel Bike59112 miles10,659 ft37 miles4,035 ft
      88365
      Adaptive Bike2646 miles3,740 ft11 miles3,343 ft
      1734
      Winter Fat Bike1315 miles1,407 ft6 miles932 ft
      61442
      Horse4590 miles10,551 ft30 miles3,550 ft
      3102
      Hike185245 miles35,381 ft89 miles9,245 ft
      592,61932,959
      Trail Running180237 miles33,107 ft87 miles9,245 ft
      62,63671,886
      Dirtbike/Moto1041 miles4,455 ft14 miles2,762 ft
      295154
      Observed Trials15 miles46 ft925 ft2,185 ft
      45
      ATV/ORV/OHV940 miles3,921 ft13 miles2,762 ft
      429269
      Snowmobile628 miles1,903 ft8 miles2,762 ft
      2713
      Snowshoe100123 miles18,018 ft44 miles9,245 ft
      4542122
      Backcountry Ski4768 miles8,760 ft25 miles7,103 ft
      179550
      Nordic Ski3227 miles2,182 ft8 miles2,362 ft
      29655

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass are:
      • August (722 activities)
      • July (657 activities)
      • June (553 activities)
      Check the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The longest trail in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is Hastings Ridge at 8.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The best dirtbiking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
      ▼ How many trails are in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      Municipality of Crowsnest Pass has a total of 209 trails. Of those, 181 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is The Promised Land - Ptolemy Creek (Hiking Trail) with 3,194 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is Hastings Ridge with 1,843 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      Municipality of Crowsnest Pass supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The following bike services are available in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass:
      • Bike Shop (2)
      • Trail Association (1)
      • Club (1)
      Browse the full Municipality of Crowsnest Pass directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is Little Shred Connector with an average grade of 22.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      Yes, there are 11 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are there any trails with waterfalls in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      Yes, there are 3 waterfall locations noted along trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The overall region status for Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is Clear / Green. Out of 166 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 144
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 14
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 7
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass:
      • Ideal: 15 trails
      • Variable: 11 trails
      • Icy: 1 trail
      Check the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      Yes, Municipality of Crowsnest Pass supports e-bike riding. There are 163 trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass 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 Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass are:
      • AM (214 activities)
      • XC (17 activities)
      • RD (7 activities)
      • Trials (3 activities)
      • Fat (2 activities)
      Check the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The highest summit in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is Tornado Mountain at 9,905 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      There are 6 notable sights in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The most popular Strava segments in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass are:
      • Buck 50 1st Half (Bottom of Option to York Fork) (3,123 athletes)
      • BCES / CNES Crowsnest Pass: Stage 1 50 Bucks (2,814 athletes)
      • School Climb (2,698 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 144
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 14
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 7
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The most popular mountain biking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.
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