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7.5 miles
Distance
884 ft
Climb
-885 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
4,967 ft
Altitude min
4,969 ft
Altitude start
4,967 ft
Altitude end
-36.6%
Grade max
34.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,398 ft
Distance flat
Old school Kananaskis classic. Most people ride it clockwise to maximize the DH fun.
For the experienced rider, this is a quick after-work ride that can be done in an hour or less. For those who are a bit more green, this loop presents climbing and descending challenges, but is still doable in under 2 hours.
Detailed Description
Powderface Short Loop is a highly rated 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Bragg Creek Alberta. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 884 ft with a max elevation of 5,728 ft then descends -885 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 17, 2026)
Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time1 hr 29 min
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Altitude min4,967 ft
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Altitude start4,969 ft
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Altitude end4,967 ft
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Climb884 ft
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Descent-885 ft
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Grade max-36.6%
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Grade min34.6%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1,398 ft
18 Reviews & Comments
Shredder25
Rode last night. All dry except for a few minor wet spots on prairie link.
FireyTris
Nice ride on the Fatbike, but a lot of icy sections requiring studs. The down on Prairie Creek (after Prairie Link) is sketch through the narrow icy track on the exposed sections.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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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
trail: Powderface Creek
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Jul 19, 2026
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