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SaveCypress County 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 hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Horseback, Nordic Skiing, Skiing and Backcountry Skiing. Trails here are often flowy, machine-built and rooty. Scenery includes creeks, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include berms, jumps and bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and huts. Popular destinations include Medicine Hat, Elkwater and Cypress Hills Provincial Park.
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- Mountain Bike
222 trails
- E-Bike
51 trails
- Horse
40 trails
- Hike
228 trails
- Trail Running
227 trails
- Snowshoe
47 trails
- Downhill Ski
8 trails
- Backcountry Ski
4 trails
- Nordic Ski
20 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 268
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 222
- Trails E-Bike
- 51
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 156
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 107
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 40
- Trails Hike
- 228
- Trails Trail Running
- 227
- Trails Snowshoe
- 47
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 8
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 4
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 20
- Total Distance
- 269 miles
- Total Descent
- 26,771 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,677 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,806 ft
- Reports
- 2,368
- Photos
- 586
- Completed Counter
- 20,016
Sub Regions
- Elkwater (58)
- Medicine Hat (138)
- 13th Ave BMX Park (1)
- Kiwanis Waterfall Park (2)
- Turnbulls Trails (0)
- White Butte (14)
- Medicine Hat (77)
- Redcliff (26)
Popular Cypress County Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 545 ft • 530 •
A climb trail at in Cypress Hills Provincial Park located at the Hidden Valley Ski Hill, just off of the trail that connects back to Rangers. A great way to access the top of the hill to loop back to the campgrounds or for more rides...
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 4,705 ft • 16 ft • 487 •
A Blue Flow trail for South-eastern Alberta. Berms, jumps and wall rides its got them all. This trail is the only one of its kind currently in South-Eastern Alberta. Before riding be sure that you are comfortable to rollers, jumps and...
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 84 ft • 391 •
Mazama Drop is named after Mount Mazama, a Volcano in Oregon that erupted around 5700 BC. It's ash made it all the way to Alberta.
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 408 ft • 382 •
This natural trail was built by Sustainable Trails on behalf of the City of Medicine Hat and links Medicine Hat's Heritage Trail System to the Redcliff trails. It's a wide, flowy trail with a few fun, easily bypassed rock features...
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 240 ft • 382 •
Tequila is a feeder trail between Slow Burn and Death Valley. The trail itself is fairly mild as it includes several bypasses around harder trails such as Old School and Billy Goat.
• 90 ★ 3.7 • 2,372 ft • 108 ft • 378 •
A connector trail from the Ferguson Hill Road and Elkwater Campground to the Mitchell Creek Trail Head.
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 4,219 ft • 66 ft • 374 •
A trail that connects Hidden Valley Ski Resort to Rangers Trail in Cypress Hills Provincial Park
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 5,243 ft • 32 ft • 371 •
A green flow trail down the Hidden Valley Ski Resort
Cypress County Mountain Bike Routes
Big climbs and cross country rides Featured
9 miles • 1,002 ft • 4 • Loop •
The ride this week is a little tougher than the last couple routes that have been posted. It starts off at...
5 miles • 665 ft • 10 •
A green campground loop that starts at the Visitor Centre and finishes off on a downhill blue on Old...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 1,028 ft • 3 • Loop •
Another installment in the 10k trail running routes in Elkwater with a healthy amount of climbing starting...
★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 1,148 ft • 11 • Loop •
A quick warm up before biking up to the top of last grizzly for a downhill before a nice relaxing ride...
★ 1.0 • 6 miles • 765 ft • 2 •
Handrail Beaver creek to the top of the Plateau, Stop for a visit at the Tom Trott Memorial Museum where...
★ 2.0 • 5 miles • 774 ft • 2 •
This Route starts at the visitor centre and takes Rangers trail over to the start of Cobble Miner and then...
Photos of Cypress County Mountain Bike
Videos of Cypress County Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| hughmcdougs | ridden | route | activity #106268933 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 9:21am 2 hours |
| IdrisSlB67o | wishlist | route | activity #106242514 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 7:30pm 15 hours |
| windgrrl | add | report | activity #106131629 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 7:48am 2 days |
| DaltonF | wishlist | route | activity #105959259 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 4:51pm Oct 15, 2026 |
| trailrunnerx | add | video | activity #105760062 | Oct 12, 2026 @ 11:25am Oct 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Great job doing the rework. Lips were fresh... | Sep 29, 2026 @ 6:38am Sep 29, 2026 | ||
| report | Water mitigation and rock work. | Aug 16, 2026 @ 4:46pm Aug 16, 2026 | ||
| report | Muddy at the bridges. | Aug 16, 2026 @ 4:45pm Aug 16, 2026 | ||
| report | Biomass trimming underway. | Aug 11, 2026 @ 2:36pm Aug 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail is pretty mid after all the rework. | Aug 10, 2026 @ 6:25am Aug 10, 2026 |
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Epic Ride 50k61 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge2 awarded -
Big Ride 30k1,496 awarded -
Big Ride 30k374 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k357 awarded -
10 Green Trails82 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Redcliff Bike Skills Park | skill park | Redcliff | |
| Pump Track | skill park | Elkwater | |
| Hilda Community Pump Track | skill park | Hilda |
Local Trail Association
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 | 222 | 177 miles | 21,260 ft | 80 miles | 2,657 ft | 536 | 2,343 | 25 | 35,302 | |||
| E-Bike | 51 | 46 miles | 6,529 ft | 20 miles | 2,625 ft | 957 | 5 | 1,360 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 156 | 174 miles | 9,206 ft | 75 miles | 2,677 ft | 339 | 88 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 107 | 69 miles | 3,619 ft | 27 miles | 1,929 ft | 252 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 5,105 ft | 26 ft | 1,001 ft | 135 ft | 1 | 14 | |||||
| Horse | 40 | 109 miles | 7,336 ft | 52 miles | 1,047 ft | 1,290 | 1 | 4 | ||||
| Hike | 228 | 189 miles | 21,198 ft | 84 miles | 2,677 ft | 43 | 2,303 | 12 | 2,145 | |||
| Trail Running | 227 | 189 miles | 21,191 ft | 84 miles | 2,677 ft | 4 | 2,303 | 11 | 5,782 | |||
| Snowshoe | 47 | 63 miles | 7,516 ft | 28 miles | 2,572 ft | 1,125 | 8 | 140 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 8 | 4 miles | 2,303 ft | 3 miles | 502 ft | 951 | 202 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 4 | 13 miles | 942 ft | 6 miles | 646 ft | 33 | 2 | 128 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 20 | 39 miles | 2,690 ft | 18 miles | 843 ft | 1,029 | 8 | 759 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cypress County?
Cypress County has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cypress County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cypress County are:
- Canadiana (4.5/5)
- Last Grizzly (4.5/5)
- Death Valley (4.5/5)
- Dialpack 500 (4.4/5)
- Mazama Drop (4.3/5)
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What is the longest trail in Cypress County?
The longest trail in Cypress County is Reesor Hills TCT at 12.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cypress County?
The best hiking trails in Cypress County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cypress County?
The best trail running trails in Cypress County are:
- Firerock Connector
- Smithers Kiosk Connector
- Horseshoe Canyon Trail
- Soggy Bottom Trail
- Old Baldy Trail
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How many trails are in Cypress County?
Cypress County has a total of 268 trails. Of those, 222 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cypress County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cypress County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cypress County is Reesor Hills TCT with 1,747 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cypress County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cypress County is Reesor Hills TCT with 2,176 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cypress County?
Cypress County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Cypress County?
The following bike services are available in Cypress County:
- Bike Shop (5)
- Trail Association (3)
- Club (2)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cypress County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cypress County is 3rd Avenue Hill Trail with an average grade of 9.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cypress County?
Yes, there are 7 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cypress County. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Cypress County?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Cypress County are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Cypress County?
The overall region status for Cypress County is Clear / Green. Out of 154 trails:
- Clear / Green: 142
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Cypress County?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Cypress County:
- Dry: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Cypress County?
Yes, Cypress County supports e-bike riding. There are 39 trails in Cypress County 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 Cypress County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cypress County are: View all mountain biking routes in Cypress County.
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What is the highest summit in Cypress County?
The highest summit in Cypress County is Gold Butte at 6,490 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Cypress County?
There are 3 notable sights in Cypress County. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Cypress County.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cypress County?
The most popular Strava segments in Cypress County are:
- Over Over Under (916 athletes)
- Seven Persons Creek Upstream (895 athletes)
- Lift Station to Curve (861 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Cypress County?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Cypress County. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 142
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 2
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Are there local clubs or events in Cypress County?
There are 6 local clubs or associations listed in the Cypress County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cypress County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cypress County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cypress County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cypress County are:
- Coal Burner (4.7/5)
- Iron Leg (5/5)
- The Coker (5/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Hidden Conglomerate Cliffs Viewpoint
- Reesor Lake Campground Camping
- Gas City Campground Camping
- World's Largest Teepee Sight
- Medelta Potteries (Historic) Sight
- Viewpoint of Echo Dale Regional Park,South Sask. River and RedCliff
- West Block Campground Camping
- Equestrian Campground Camping
- Reesor Viewpoint
- Spring Creek Equestrian Campground Camping
- Gold Butte (6,490 ft)
- Middle Butte (5,472 ft)
- Highest Point in Saskatchewan (4,551 ft)
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