7.5 miles
Distance
879 ft
Climb
-879 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4,969 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
1,096 ft
Distance flat

Leaves from Powderface parking lot on the NW corner of the lot. Head up Prairie creek and take the first intersection to the north. This is a short loop but very rewarding with a decent ascent and a really fun descent with challenging rock drops and single track back to the base of the valley. Best ridden clockwise

Detailed Description
Prairie Link Loop is a highly rated 7 mile 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 879 ft with a max elevation of 5,728 ft then descends -879 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 10, 2026)

Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 29 min
  • Altitude min
    4,969 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,969 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,967 ft
  • Climb
    879 ft
  • Descent
    -879 ft
  • Grade max
    -36.6%
  • Grade min
    34.6%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,096 ft

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  • Riding area
    Powderface
  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    713
Avg: 5 (6 votes)
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    Prairie Link Loop, Powderface, AB | Winter Fat...
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Powderface Creek
    Jul 10, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/Edmonton)
    5 hours
    		Trail is running fairly well. A few wet spots where the creek has spilled over its banks (East of the gate), as well as where a few drainages cross the trail. These wet spots exist where the trail is predominantly gravel however, so there's no real mud to speak of. The new portion of trail is in excellent shape, and there's only one easily avoided soft patch pockmarked with hoof and tire prints.
    Prairie Creek
    Jun 13, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Creston)
    Jun 13, 2026
    Prairie Link
    May 10, 2026 @ 4:49pm (America/Edmonton)
    May 10, 2026
    		Perfect conditions
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