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SaveDrumheller trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Scenery includes creeks. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Midland Provincial Park.
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of May 22, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Total Distance
- 25 miles
- Total Descent
- 660 ft
- Total Vertical
- 357 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,581 ft
- Reports
- 17
- Photos
- 29
- Completed Counter
- 712
Sub Regions
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Midland Provincial Park
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Popular Drumheller Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 2.0 • 3,379 ft • 46 ft • 86 •
Paved multi use trail linking two sections of low-traffic residential roads. Also the start of the Dinosaur Trail (road ride).
• 50 ★ 3.5 • 1,816 ft • 3 ft • 77 •
Dirt single track below (between the river and the path) the paved multi-use. Good bit of track with sections of off-camber and views of the river valley.
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 25 ft • 63 •
East portion of the paved multiuse along the Red Deer River.
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 1,924 ft • 0 ft • 52 •
Dirt track right along the river's edge. Entrance is a bit hidden, but a decent bit of track.
• 45 ★ 4.0 • 15 miles • 25 ft • 10 •
This trail is a real gem! Follow Rosbebud Creek for 25km on a decommissioned railway line. There are 36 trestles on this sections for interest. All are serviceable. Can you ride them? I'll let you decide. Surprisingly great prairie...
• 5 ★ 3.5 • 3,957 ft • 18 ft • 9 •
Mixed surface trail that connects Newcastle Beach (great swim spot in summer) with the west end of Drumheller. Trail is a combination of dirt double track, grassy double track, paved path and gravel road.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 3,261 ft • 24 ft • 7 •
Less popular green difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming.
Photos of Drumheller Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| River's Edge Part 2 | May 22, 2026 @ 1:38pm (America/Edmonton) May 22, 2026 | Ideal | tinamees | ||
| River's Edge | May 22, 2026 @ 1:38pm (America/Edmonton) May 22, 2026 | Ideal | tinamees | ||
| Royal Tyrrell Museum Trail | Jun 3, 2023 @ 12:37pm Jun 3, 2023 | Dry | Desmond-Njie | ||
| Royal Tyrrell Multi | Sep 6, 2022 @ 11:18am Sep 6, 2022 | Dry | ryancartiers | ||
| River's Edge (east) | Jun 12, 2021 @ 1:36pm Jun 12, 2021 | Ideal | Shr3dder | ||
| Dino Dance | Aug 22, 2018 @ 8:29pm Aug 22, 2018 | Dry | SomahtNuarb | ||
| Red Deer River (west) | Aug 22, 2018 @ 8:29pm Aug 22, 2018 | Dry | SomahtNuarb |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| DamianMcG | wishlist | region | activity #100028924 | Jul 25, 2026 @ 11:07pm Jul 25, 2026 |
| DamianMcG | wishlist | region | activity #100028898 | Jul 25, 2026 @ 11:06pm Jul 25, 2026 |
| Fraser5750 | wishlist | trail | activity #97654481 | Jun 23, 2026 @ 3:07pm Jun 23, 2026 |
| tinamees | add | report | activity #95281520 and 1 more | May 22, 2026 @ 6:03pm May 22, 2026 |
| ScoreyT | wishlist | trail | activity #82302141 | Oct 13, 2025 @ 4:15pm Oct 13, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Route seems to be showing up at null island.... | Jul 19, 2025 @ 2:55pm Jul 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Drumheller is an awesome area, surprised it... | Aug 22, 2020 @ 10:50am Aug 22, 2020 | ||
| trail | Paved and well taken care of. We went early... | Aug 18, 2020 @ 8:34pm Aug 18, 2020 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Drumheller Skate Park | skill park | Drumheller |
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 | 11 | 25 miles | 659 ft | 14 miles | 358 ft | #5,947 | #48 | 29 | 17 | 1,249 | ||
| E-Bike | 1 | 15 miles | 305 ft | 11 miles | 282 ft | 13 | 32 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 23 miles | 594 ft | 14 miles | 354 ft | #4,831 | #44 | 14 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 8 miles | 203 ft | 2 miles | 141 ft | #3,048 | #24 | 14 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 22 miles | 495 ft | 13 miles | 358 ft | #1,644 | #19 | 9 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 11 | 25 miles | 659 ft | 14 miles | 358 ft | #6,814 | #39 | 17 | 244 | |||
| Trail Running | 11 | 25 miles | 659 ft | 14 miles | 358 ft | #6,180 | #39 | 17 | 119 | |||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 1 mile | 75 ft | 2,530 ft | 105 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Drumheller?
Drumheller has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Drumheller?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Drumheller are:
- Rosebud to Wayne (4/5)
- River's Edge Part 2 (3.9/5)
- Red Deer River (west) (3.9/5)
- River's Edge (3.8/5)
- River's Edge (east) (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Drumheller?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Drumheller are:
- July (28 activities)
- September (14 activities)
- May (14 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Drumheller?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Drumheller. The most popular parking spots are:
- Parking - Horse Thief Canyon
- Parking - Royal Tyrrell Museum
- Parking - McMullen Island
- Parking - Midland Mine #1
- Parking - Midland Mine #2
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What is the longest trail in Drumheller?
The longest trail in Drumheller is Rosebud to Wayne at 24.4 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Drumheller?
The best hiking trails in Drumheller are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Drumheller?
The best trail running trails in Drumheller are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Drumheller?
Drumheller has a total of 11 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Drumheller to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Drumheller?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Drumheller is Dino Dance with 14 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Drumheller?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Drumheller is Rosebud to Wayne with 93 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Drumheller?
Drumheller supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Drumheller?
The following bike services are available in Drumheller:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Drumheller?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Drumheller is Red Deer River (west) with an average grade of 0.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Drumheller?
The overall region status for Drumheller is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 7 trails:
- Clear / Green: 5
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Drumheller?
There are 1 trails in Drumheller that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Drumheller?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Drumheller are:
- AM (4 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
- RD (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Drumheller?
The most popular Strava segments in Drumheller are:
- Down by the River E/B (95 athletes)
- Down by the River W/B (78 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Drumheller?
Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Drumheller. View all adaptive trails in Drumheller for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Drumheller?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Drumheller are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Drumheller?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Drumheller are:
- Rosebud to Wayne (4/5)
- Dino Dance (2/5)
- River's Edge Part 2 (3.5/5)
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