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      Powderface trailhead is off of Hwy 66, just past the winter gate [Closed Dec. 1 - May 15]. There is an older outhouse and an info kiosk, plus a few picnic tables. The trails in this area are maintained by Alberta Parks.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      AKA: Powder Face
      Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      The trailhead is a few hundred metres past the winter gate, on the right.
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 1
      • 8
      • 2

      Region Status
      Open as of 2 days

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      12
      Trails Mountain Bike
      12
      Trails E-Bike
      7
      Trails Horse
      4
      Trails Hike
      36
      Trails Trail Running
      36
      Total Distance
      37 miles
      Total Descent
      7,679 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,186 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,155 ft
      Reports
      369
      Photos
      188
      Ridden Counter
      4,322

      Photos of Powderface Mountain Bike

      2 |
      May 27, 2025 @ 2:57pm
      May 27, 2025
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      May 27, 2025 @ 2:57pm
      May 27, 2025
      58 |
      Oct 9, 2023 @ 7:21pm
      Oct 9, 2023
      66 |
      Oct 9, 2023 @ 7:21pm
      Oct 9, 2023
      53 |
      Oct 9, 2023 @ 7:20pm
      Oct 9, 2023
      47 |
      Oct 9, 2023 @ 7:20pm
      Oct 9, 2023
      77 |
      Jan 9, 2023 @ 9:37am
      Jan 9, 2023
      260 |
      Oct 5, 2020 @ 11:27am
      Oct 5, 2020

      Videos of Powderface Mountain Bike

      Powderface Short Loop
      6:59 | 525 | Jul 14, 2017
      Shredding the flow dandruff
      6:54 | 869 | Jan 13, 2011
      Powderface Ridge [Powderface]
      23:47 | 303 | Jul 4, 2023 , Bragg Creek
      Powderface Ridge Trail
      16:53 | 336 | Jun 5, 2023 , Bragg Creek
      Prairie Mountain Biking | 1050m Steep Climb |...
      13:11 | 234 | Jan 13, 2023 , Bragg Creek
      Prairie Link Loop, Powderface, AB | Winter Fat...
      17:52 | 372 | Mar 22, 2021 , Bragg Creek
      Prairie Link Loop, Powderface, AB | Winter...

      17:52 | 242 | Mar 15, 2021
      Mountain Bike - Powder Face Creek to Prairie...
      2084 | Sep 5, 2017 , Bragg Creek

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Powderface Ridge
      May 19, 2025 @ 10:37am
      May 19, 2025
      Snow Cover Partialquinnltd MMBTSSignificant snow remains on the east side...

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Prairie Link
      Jun 16, 2025 @ 3:45pm
      2 days
      IdealMostly dry with a dozen wet spots from...gogob
      Prairie Creek
      Jun 16, 2025 @ 3:44pm
      2 days
      IdealSeveral puddles and muddy bits, nothing...gogob
      Trail Creek Trail
      Jun 16, 2025 @ 3:40pm
      2 days
      VariableA few puddles but nothing significant.gogob
      Powderface Creek
      Jun 16, 2025 @ 3:39pm
      2 days
      DryThe new trail to the summit (on east...gogob
      Trail Creek Connector
      Jun 8, 2025 @ 2:12pm
      Jun 8, 2025
      VariableE-Bike Overgrown in sections and first creek...dirthyshirtmil
      Prairie Mountain
      May 25, 2025 @ 7:02pm
      May 25, 2025
      DryMay 25th - did the loop and this is now...elhardoum
      Prairie Mountain South
      Nov 9, 2024 @ 2:00pm
      Nov 9, 2024
      Idealchasingjoy
      Wildhorse Trail
      Oct 9, 2023 @ 6:27am
      Oct 9, 2023
      IdealRockin' it Old School!kayakerdad
      Ford Creek Trail
      Sep 23, 2022 @ 11:27am
      Sep 23, 2022
      IdealHard trail due to steep climbs. I cleared...sullivad
      Quirk Creek Trail
      Aug 16, 2020 @ 7:47pm
      Aug 16, 2020
      Dry Cleaned up the trail through the...anotherstoneinthewoods

      Activity Feed

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      gogobaddreportactivity #73934640 and 3 more
      Jun 16, 2025 @ 3:39pm
      2 days
      RedRustyriddentrailactivity #73612053
      Jun 12, 2025 @ 6:39am
      Jun 12, 2025
      ryanstadwishlisttrailactivity #73441325
      Jun 9, 2025 @ 1:39pm
      Jun 9, 2025
      dirthyshirtmiladdreportactivity #73396083 and 3 more
      Jun 8, 2025 @ 6:59pm
      Jun 8, 2025
      rstapleaddreportactivity #73298184
      Jun 7, 2025 @ 2:34pm
      Jun 7, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      exceltrailPowderface CreekPowderface Creek reroute and rebuild is...
      May 30, 2025 @ 8:59pm
      May 30, 2025
      chasingjoytrailPrairie Mountain SouthA buddy and rode Nov 9 and took the route...
      Nov 9, 2024 @ 1:43pm
      Nov 9, 2024
      josheimtrailPowderface East Ridge TrailThis trail is not a MB trail. Very steep and...
      Jun 29, 2024 @ 3:06pm
      Jun 29, 2024
      exceltrailPrairie Mountain SouthWork on the front side trail is done. It now...
      Sep 29, 2023 @ 8:28am
      Sep 29, 2023
      graymanctrailPowderface CreekDon't recommend. More of a hiking/horse trail.
      Aug 21, 2023 @ 10:44am
      Aug 21, 2023

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1235 miles7,680 ft18 miles2,185 ft
      #2,555#52179367114,253
      E-Bike731 miles4,846 ft14 miles2,185 ft
      43023154
      Horse414 miles2,539 ft9 miles1,204 ft
      #435#109811
      Hike3637 miles7,680 ft18 miles2,185 ft
      #1,991#47536911,305
      Trail Running3637 miles7,680 ft18 miles2,185 ft
      #1,993#473691691
      • By pinkrobe CMBA & contributors
      • Admins: BCT, MMBTS
      • #8512 - 16,057 views

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