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Red Deer 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, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Skiing, Snowshoeing, Adaptive Biking, Horseback and Nordic Skiing. Trails here are often flowy, rooty and tight and twisty. Scenery includes historic sites, alpine terrain and creeks. Common trail features include bridges, berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Amenities include picnic spots. Popular destinations include Red Deer Trail System, RDP Natural Area and Red Deer Mountain Bike Park.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
118 trails
- E-Bike
94 trails
- Gravel Bike
57 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
42 trails
- Horse
10 trails
- Hike
139 trails
- Trail Running
138 trails
- Snowshoe
17 trails
- Downhill Ski
20 trails
- Nordic Ski
9 trails
Region Details
- 40
- 6
- 27
- 42
- 2
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Oct 29, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 165
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 118
- Trails E-Bike
- 94
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 57
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 42
- Trails Horse
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 139
- Trails Trail Running
- 138
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 17
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 20
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 9
- Total Distance
- 59 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,847 ft
- Total Vertical
- 445 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,149 ft
- Reports
- 673
- Photos
- 212
- Completed Counter
- 12,244
Sub Regions
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Garden Heights
- 3
- 8
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Heritage Ranch
- 5
- 10
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Piper Creek Ravine
- 1
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RDP Natural Area
- 1
- 2
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Red Deer Mountain Bike Park
- 6
- 10
- 1
- 1
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Red Deer Trail System
- 3
- 6
- 11
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Riverbend
- 1
- 1
- 1
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Springbrook
- 1
- 3
Popular Red Deer Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 1,053 ft • 2 ft • 510 •
Short Track with short turns, bridges, and elevated wooden north-shore features. A great progression trail for learning balance, turns and cornering!
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 646 ft • 0 ft • 442 •
This trail is a connector trail within the park to access the skills areas.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 869 ft • 0 ft • 442 •
Your welcome trail in the Mountain Bike Park - the perfect warm up lap and a great trail for progression, with optional tabletop jumps + bypoass rollers. This track has variable conditions based on weather. Always pre inspect trails...
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 492 ft • 3 ft • 403 •
North shore features, with hips and berms leading into 3 optional jumps, and then a berm (left line), or north shore mandatory wood drop (right line)
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,549 ft • 59 ft • 397 •
Common trail used by local clubs, challenging lines with many roots, and turns. Trail is used in both directions but primarily is ridden downhill from Wayne's - be sure to look ahead and watch for other riders!
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 407 ft • 0 ft • 387 •
Skinny line with 2 Skinny Features and Connects into Can of Worms,
• 75 ★ 3.7 • 3,891 ft • 89 ft • 277 •
Whipper Snapper. A CABC classic. starting at the bottom of the flow trail, the classi route starts with a punishing uptrack that skirts the north side of Small Talk - the Park's signature flow trail. if you want a more relaxed start,...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 863 ft • 11 ft • 277 •
Our new freeride line is under construction. Expert Skills required with mandatory gaps, jumps and step-ups. Construction to be completed in spring 2022. Trail is currently under construction and open to the public
Red Deer Mountain Bike Routes
3 miles • 229 ft • 18 • Loop •
Known on Strava as the CABC XC Loop... This 5.1 km loop is best ridden clockwise
9 miles • 150 ft • 0 •
City of Red Deer paved path going through the Red Deer river valley
• 10 miles • 747 ft • 45 •
• 1 mile • 161 ft • 21 •
• 4 miles • 308 ft • 47 •
Photos of Red Deer Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Sweet 16 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 10:57am (America/Edmonton) Oct 29, 2026 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | goldrush781 | ||
| Main Pines Forest Access Trail | Sep 28, 2026 @ 3:50pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 28, 2026 | Ideal | Fraser5750 | ||
| Pines Trail Alt | Sep 28, 2026 @ 3:50pm (America/Edmonton) Sep 28, 2026 | Ideal | Fraser5750 | ||
| Old Yeller | Aug 31, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 31, 2026 | Ideal | Fraser5750 | ||
| Riverbend Ring | Aug 31, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 31, 2026 | Ideal | Fraser5750 | ||
| Glendale Loop | Aug 29, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 29, 2026 | Ideal | Fraser5750 | ||
| Bower Ponds Loop | Aug 24, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Edmonton) Aug 24, 2026 | Ideal | Fraser5750 | ||
| North Bank Trail | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:10am (America/Edmonton) Aug 9, 2026 | Ideal | Fraser5750 | ||
| Michener Hill Trail | Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:10am (America/Edmonton) Aug 9, 2026 | Ideal | Fraser5750 | ||
| Zoomies (beginner flow trail) | Jul 27, 2026 @ 7:08pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 27, 2026 | Unknown | noshift97 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| manofsteel1973 | vote | trail | activity #107198386 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 12:38pm Nov 4, 2026 |
| goldrush781 | add | report | activity #106817703 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 11:26am Oct 29, 2026 |
| omusic | ridden | trail | activity #106152673 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 11:43am Oct 18, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #105080823 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 9:45pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| mrwheeler403 | update | trail | activity #104833950 and 5 more | Sep 29, 2026 @ 5:09am Sep 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Tree down over the path around the switch back... | Jul 9, 2023 @ 1:54pm Jul 9, 2023 | ||
| trail | Watch out for moose. No joke. | May 13, 2023 @ 2:39pm May 13, 2023 | ||
| trail | Good trail, should definitely be a blue trail | Dec 22, 2022 @ 4:27pm Dec 22, 2022 | ||
| trail | This trail has always been an unsanctioned... | Sep 29, 2022 @ 8:59pm Sep 29, 2022 | ||
| trail | A large sign has been erected blocking the... | Sep 12, 2022 @ 12:38pm Sep 12, 2022 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k5 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge35 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k5 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge36 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
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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 | 118 | 50 miles | 2,648 ft | 16 miles | 194 ft | #991 | #10 | 205 | 673 | 3 | 21,961 | |
| E-Bike | 94 | 37 miles | 2,313 ft | 13 miles | 144 ft | #2,374 | #19 | 7 | 520 | 550 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 57 | 24 miles | 509 ft | 6 miles | 187 ft | #1,865 | #19 | 27 | 1 | 122 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 7 miles | 469 ft | 3 miles | 131 ft | #3,905 | #32 | 154 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 42 | 24 miles | 1,404 ft | 8 miles | 171 ft | #1,243 | #10 | 97 | 73 | |||
| Horse | 10 | 4 miles | 299 ft | 1 mile | 92 ft | #2,305 | #23 | 98 | ||||
| Hike | 139 | 54 miles | 2,628 ft | 17 miles | 194 ft | #3,097 | #20 | 641 | 273 | |||
| Trail Running | 138 | 54 miles | 2,625 ft | 16 miles | 194 ft | #2,936 | #20 | 641 | 1,744 | |||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 1,191 ft | 3 ft | 125 ft | 10 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 17 | 7 miles | 492 ft | 2 miles | 115 ft | #582 | #19 | 3 | 38 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 20 | 4 miles | 3,153 ft | 4 miles | 446 ft | #559 | #11 | 109 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 9 | 2 miles | 305 ft | 1 mile | 108 ft | #665 | #16 | 491 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Red Deer?
Red Deer has 9 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Red Deer?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Red Deer are:
- Small Talk (Flow Trail) (4.5/5)
- ALL TALK (Free Ride Line) (4.4/5)
- Skinny Line (4.3/5)
- Lower Heritage Ranch (4.2/5)
- Sweet 16 (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Red Deer?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Red Deer are:
- May (225 activities)
- August (221 activities)
- July (218 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Red Deer?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Red Deer. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Red Deer?
The longest trail in Red Deer is Riverbend Ring at 4.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Red Deer?
The best hiking trails in Red Deer are:
- Wishart Trail
- Ewok Forest
- McKenzie Trails
- Heritage Ranch Outer Loop Climb
- Heritage Ranch Inner Loop 2
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Red Deer?
The best trail running trails in Red Deer are:
- Michener Hill Trail
- Bower Ponds Bridge
- QE2 Sprint / The Chute
- RDC Natural Area Pond Loop
- Garden Grunt
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How many trails are in Red Deer?
Red Deer has a total of 165 trails. Of those, 118 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Red Deer to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Red Deer?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Red Deer is Riverbend Ring with 378 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Red Deer?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Red Deer is Riverbend Ring with 380 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Red Deer?
Red Deer supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Red Deer?
The following bike services are available in Red Deer:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Club (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Red Deer?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Red Deer is Fishing Island Access with an average grade of 4.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Red Deer?
Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Red Deer. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Red Deer?
The overall region status for Red Deer is Clear / Green. Out of 69 trails:
- Clear / Green: 66
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Red Deer?
Yes, Red Deer supports e-bike riding. There are 85 trails in Red Deer 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 Red Deer?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Red Deer are: View all mountain biking routes in Red Deer.
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What type of bike is most common in Red Deer?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Red Deer are:
- AM (90 activities)
- Fat (55 activities)
- XC (22 activities)
- DH (2 activities)
- Gravel (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Red Deer?
The highest summit in Red Deer is Antler Hill at 3,333 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Red Deer?
The most popular Strava segments in Red Deer are:
- I Can't believe this isn't a segment yet. (1,804 athletes)
- Bridge Sprint Up & Over (1,672 athletes)
- Heritage Finish Up (1,619 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Red Deer?
There are 15 technical trail features (TTFs) in Red Deer. Some popular features include:
- side by side dirt jumps (Gap Jump)
- Wood gap jumps - 2 pack (Gap Jump)
- Dirt jump (Jump)
- Lily pad (Gap Jump)
- Long-low jump (Gap Jump)
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What trails are closed in Red Deer?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Red Deer. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 66
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Red Deer?
Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Red Deer. View all adaptive trails in Red Deer for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Red Deer?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Red Deer directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Red Deer?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Red Deer are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Red Deer?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Red Deer are:
- Savy Beginnings Flow Track (5/5)
- Centerline Connector (4.2/5)
- Heritage Ranch Outer Loop (5/5)
Activities
- Red Deer Mountain Biking Trails
- Red Deer E-Biking Trails
- Red Deer Gravel Biking Trails
- Red Deer Adaptive Biking Trails
- Red Deer Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Red Deer Horseback Trails
- Red Deer Hiking Trails
- Red Deer Trail Running Trails
- Red Deer Snowshoeing Trails
- Red Deer Skiing Trails
- Red Deer Nordic Skiing Trails
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