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SaveYellowknife 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 in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Gravel Biking, Nordic Skiing, Adaptive Biking and Backcountry Skiing. Popular destinations include Ski Club, Ingraham Trail and Bristol Trail Network.
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- Mountain Bike
164 trails
- E-Bike
33 trails
- Gravel Bike
18 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
42 trails
- Hike
142 trails
- Trail Running
133 trails
- Snowshoe
24 trails
- Backcountry Ski
10 trails
- Nordic Ski
14 trails
Region Details
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- 73
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 5, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 176
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 164
- Trails E-Bike
- 33
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 18
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 42
- Trails Hike
- 142
- Trails Trail Running
- 133
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 24
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 10
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 14
- Total Distance
- 128 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,558 ft
- Total Vertical
- 292 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 804 ft
- Reports
- 283
- Photos
- 37
- Completed Counter
- 1,631
Sub Regions
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Bristol Trail Network
- 1
- 1
- 8
- 3
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Frame Lake Trails
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Ingraham Trail
- 8
- 10
- 3
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Ski Club
- 1
- 9
- 13
- 13
- 1
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Ski Club
- 5
- 3
- 2
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The Holdout
- 1
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Tin Can Hill
- 8
- 2
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Tsi Cho P'Noo Cho
- 4
- 2
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Twin Pine Hill
Popular Yellowknife Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,247 ft • 24 ft • 25 •
Short bit of trail that diverges from the main trail. Winter conditions vary based on snowfall and level of foot traffic. Easier to ride in the Winter than the summer.
• 45 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 135 ft • 25 •
Singletrack circuit out and back to YK river outlook.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,618 ft • 61 ft • 21 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features rock face. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 186 ft • 20 •
Hiking Trail. Lots of short bursty climbs and little techie sections. There are a couple sections where you may need to carry your bike, staircases can be ridden down when you ride counter-clockwise. There is one large rocky hill which...
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 4,957 ft • 93 ft • 20 •
To be avoided early spring melt due to unhygienic dog scat conditions. City designated 'off-leash' area highly frequented by dog owners who are mostly incapable of picking up after their pets.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,259 ft • 10 ft • 20 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 2,308 ft • 52 ft • 19 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Yellowknife Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 165 ft • 3 • Out & Back •
Ridge route to camping area at the north end of Bighill Lake. Avoids all bogs, water, and tough scrambles....
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| 2.5 KM Loop | Aug 5, 2026 @ 8:21am (America/Edmonton) Aug 5, 2026 | Unknown | jasonsuchovs | ||
| Hidden Bronco (upper frame connector) | Jul 3, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 3, 2026 | Dry | trebor | ||
| Frame Lake Hiking Trail | Jul 3, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 3, 2026 | Dry | trebor | ||
| Frame Lake | Jul 3, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 3, 2026 | Dry | trebor | ||
| Top Flight | Jul 3, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Edmonton) Jul 3, 2026 | Dry | trebor | ||
| Risky Biscuits | May 31, 2026 @ 12:05am (America/Edmonton) May 30, 2026 | Wet | Lupton YKmtbC | ||
| The Holdout | May 18, 2026 @ 4:08pm (America/Edmonton) May 18, 2026 | Wet | Lupton YKmtbC | ||
| Twin Pine Traverse | Nov 24, 2025 @ 9:35am (America/Fort_Nelson) Nov 24, 2025 | Snow Cover Partial | kinglis | ||
| Niven Lake Loop | Nov 24, 2025 @ 9:35am (America/Fort_Nelson) Nov 24, 2025 | Snow Packed | kinglis | ||
| Jackfish Lake Trail - Lower | Sep 8, 2025 @ 2:03pm Sep 8, 2025 | Ideal | kinglis |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jasonsuchovs | add | report | activity #100792293 | Aug 5, 2026 @ 7:21am Aug 5, 2026 |
| shanekeller | wishlist | trail | activity #100621033 | Aug 2, 2026 @ 5:08pm Aug 2, 2026 |
| fairVMtSB | ridden | trail | activity #99624288 | Jul 20, 2026 @ 11:48am Jul 20, 2026 |
| trebor | add | report | activity #98366024 and 3 more | Jul 3, 2026 @ 2:20pm Jul 3, 2026 |
| Lupton | add | report | activity #95911165 | May 30, 2026 @ 11:05pm May 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Are E-Bikes permitted on this trail? | Jul 17, 2025 @ 7:28am Jul 17, 2025 | ||
| trail | Must ride on it! | Feb 2, 2024 @ 7:44am Feb 2, 2024 | ||
| trail | Fat Track | Jan 31, 2024 @ 2:10pm Jan 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | Weird trail Haha | Jan 31, 2024 @ 2:04pm Jan 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | wow | Jan 30, 2024 @ 1:12pm Jan 30, 2024 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| BMX / Skate Park | skill park | Yellowknife | |
| Mike Haener Memorial Bike Park | skill park | Yellowknife |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 164 | 91 miles | 6,916 ft | 27 miles | 272 ft | #1,358 | #1 | 36 | 277 | 17 | 3,901 | |
| E-Bike | 33 | 9 miles | 1,329 ft | 4 miles | 167 ft | #4,491 | #1 | 231 | 693 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 18 | 9 miles | 561 ft | 2 miles | 167 ft | #2,281 | #1 | 35 | 72 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 6 miles | 315 ft | 2 miles | 102 ft | #3,148 | #1 | 81 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 42 | 66 miles | 3,510 ft | 17 miles | 236 ft | #850 | #1 | 89 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Hike | 142 | 85 miles | 6,099 ft | 24 miles | 276 ft | #855 | #1 | 1 | 262 | 8 | 370 | |
| Trail Running | 133 | 77 miles | 5,535 ft | 22 miles | 269 ft | #2,066 | #1 | 253 | 1,000 | |||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 10 miles | 440 ft | 3 miles | 233 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 24 | 17 miles | 1,014 ft | 6 miles | 266 ft | #692 | #1 | 13 | 2 | 46 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 10 | 9 miles | 351 ft | 3 miles | 266 ft | #486 | #1 | 12 | 2 | 10 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 14 | 36 miles | 1,539 ft | 13 miles | 276 ft | #496 | #1 | 1 | 1 | 707 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Yellowknife?
Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Yellowknife are:
- The Holdout (4.3/5)
- Midnight Slice (4.1/5)
- BBQ Fridays (4.1/5)
- Bush Pilot Connector (4.1/5)
- Pistol Shrimp (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Yellowknife?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Yellowknife. 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 Yellowknife?
The longest trail in Yellowknife is City Loop 1 at 11.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Yellowknife?
The best hiking trails in Yellowknife are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Yellowknife?
The best trail running trails in Yellowknife are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Yellowknife?
Yellowknife has a total of 176 trails. Of those, 164 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Yellowknife to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Yellowknife?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Yellowknife is Mink Farm Loop with 451 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Yellowknife?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Yellowknife is Mink Farm Loop with 478 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Yellowknife?
Yellowknife supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Yellowknife?
The following bike services are available in Yellowknife:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Yellowknife?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Yellowknife is Ice Road Climb with an average grade of 10.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Yellowknife?
Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Yellowknife. 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 Yellowknife?
The overall region status for Yellowknife is Clear / Green. Out of 71 trails:
- Clear / Green: 63
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Yellowknife?
Yes, Yellowknife supports e-bike riding. There are 34 trails in Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Yellowknife are: View all mountain biking routes in Yellowknife.
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What is the highest summit in Yellowknife?
The highest summit in Yellowknife is Peacock Hills at 1,962 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Yellowknife?
The most popular Strava segments in Yellowknife are:
- Sidewinder (60 athletes)
- Rat Lake East (59 athletes)
- Clockwise Frame Lake Rocks (57 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Yellowknife?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Yellowknife. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Yellowknife.
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What trails are closed in Yellowknife?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Yellowknife. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 63
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Yellowknife?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Yellowknife. View all adaptive trails in Yellowknife for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Yellowknife?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Yellowknife directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Yellowknife?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Yellowknife are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Yellowknife?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Yellowknife are:
- Tin Can Hill - Loop B (4/5)
- Rat Lake Connector (0/5)
- Tin Can Hill - Loop A (5/5)
Activities
- Yellowknife Mountain Biking Trails
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- Yellowknife Gravel Biking Trails
- Yellowknife Adaptive Biking Trails
- Yellowknife Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Yellowknife Hiking Trails
- Yellowknife Trail Running Trails
- Yellowknife Snowshoeing Trails
- Yellowknife Backcountry Skiing Trails
- Yellowknife Nordic Skiing Trails
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