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  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
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  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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      Kananaskis Country is located West & Southwest of Calgary and borders the town of Canmore and Banff National Park. It includes five provincial parks, four wildland provincial parks, one ecological reserve and several provincial recreation areas. It also encompasses the Canmore Nordic Centre, West Bragg Creek and Moose Mountain.

      As per Alberta Environment and Parks, motorized vehicles are only permitted in specifically designated areas, such as Mclean Creek. They are not permitted on most trails. E-assist [i.e. e-bikes] bikes are not permitted in Provincial Parks and Provincial Recreation Areas. E-bikes up to 600W are allowed in Public Lands.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Region Details
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      • 51
      • 125
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails
      288
      Total Distance
      700 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      322 miles
      Total Descent
      158,254 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      11,968 ft
      Total Vertical
      7,764 ft
      Reports
      2,912
      Photos
      2,822
      Ridden Counter
      36,423

      Photos of Kananaskis Country Mountain Bike

      220 |
      Aug 7, 2017 @ 9:12pm
      Aug 7, 2017
      High Rockies - Buller to Rummel
      76 |
      Jul 11, 2017 @ 10:39am
      Jul 11, 2017
      High Rockies - Buller to Rummel
      443 |
      Dec 1, 2015 @ 10:30am
      Dec 1, 2015
      Black Coal Chutes, Calgary
      trail: Orchid
      393 |
      May 9, 2009 @ 8:34pm
      May 9, 2009
      Orchid, Canmore
      more photos »

      Videos of Kananaskis Country Mountain Bike

      Rockshocks Tests: Dipped Cone, Soft Yoghurt,...
      4:52 | 14 | Jul 2, 2018
      Reclaimer - Canmore, Alberta
      trail: Reclaimer
      6:33 | 42 | Jun 26, 2018
      T-dub jump
      trail: T-Dub
      0:07 | 602 | Jun 12, 2018
      Moose mountain downhill
      trail: T-Dub
      2:12 | 81 | Jun 12, 2018
      more videos »

      Kananaskis Country Mountain Bike Routes

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      Prairie View to Jewell Pass Loop featured
      		10 miles
      Braggin Rights and two lopsided of merlin
      		12 miles
      Goldilocks
      		6 miles
      Prairie Link Loop
      		7 miles

      Recent Comments

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      user #1233883kdloves2bikereportLong DistancePretty clear sailing last night other than 1...
      Jul 20, 2018 @ 8:45am
      2 days
      user #1532945azim3136trailSoft YoghurtThis is a tough climb after riding EKG that...
      Jul 12, 2018 @ 11:15pm
      Jul 12, 2018
      user #1532945azim3136trailGet InGreat beginner ride, or warmup ride!
      Jul 12, 2018 @ 11:13pm
      Jul 12, 2018
      user #1532945azim3136trailGet OutGreat beginner ride or warmup ride!
      Jul 12, 2018 @ 11:12pm
      Jul 12, 2018
      user #1579725LennieetrailBoundary RidgeBad trail fell off so many times needs a new...
      Jul 10, 2018 @ 2:24pm
      Jul 10, 2018
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      Recent Activity

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      user #1474578SharppaaddridelogJul 22, 2018 ride log
      Jul 22, 2018 @ 6:45pm
      24 mins
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      Jul 22, 2018 @ 6:40pm
      29 mins
      user #1418542isrodriguezaddridelogJul 21, 2018 ride log
      Jul 22, 2018 @ 6:30pm
      38 mins
      user #933869jayrocalgaryaddridelogJul 21, 2018 ride log and 1 more
      Jul 22, 2018 @ 6:20pm
      48 mins
      user #1178081carmenolsenwishlisttrailHigh Rockies
      Jul 22, 2018 @ 6:16pm
      53 mins
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      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Banff Bike Parkskill park
      Benchlands Skills Parkskill parkCanmore
      Canmore Nordic Center Bike Skills Parkskill parkCanmore
      Millennium Mountain Bike Skills Parkskill parkCanmore
      view all skill parks »

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