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13.2 miles
Distance
2,245 ft
Climb
-2,257 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-12 ft
Altitude change
4,970 ft
Altitude min
4,997 ft
Altitude start
4,984 ft
Altitude end
-50.3%
Grade max
40.7%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Powderface Long Loop - Powderface Creek to Powderface Trail to Prairie Creek Trail
Detailed Description
Powderface Loop is a 13 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 2,245 ft with a max elevation of 6,648 ft then descends -2,257 ft.
Stats
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Distance13 miles
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Avg time2 hr 10 min
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Altitude min4,970 ft
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Altitude start4,997 ft
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Altitude end4,984 ft
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Climb2,245 ft
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Descent-2,257 ft
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Grade max-50.3%
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Grade min40.7%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
19 Reviews & Comments
iphonefreddy
Powderface creek suffers from intense horse erosion, most of it would be unridable if it was flat.
It’s not flat and the higher you go the worse it gets. This trail is nothing but punishment. Prairie Creek is really nice though
It’s not flat and the higher you go the worse it gets. This trail is nothing but punishment. Prairie Creek is really nice though
JMoDelicious
Powderface Creek sucked. It’s basically the bottom of a creek bed, so it’s rocky and hard to bike. I ended up walking about 2Km of it. Prairie is great though, gorgeous views.
jerryssskwan
Not rideable due to the rock on 1/3 of the powderface Creek uphill. Had to hide the bike. Prairie Creek is fun.
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MTB of the Full Powderface Creek - Prairie Creek Loop
trail: Prairie Creek
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Jul 19, 2026
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MTB the Full Powderface Creek - Prairie Creek Loop
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