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6.1 miles
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-102 ft
Descent
00:44:12
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
3,149 ft
Altitude min
3,199 ft
Altitude max
3,172 ft
Altitude start
3,169 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
00:44:12
Avg time

Amerada Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rocky Mountain House Trails
    Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78620 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93156 in Trail Running
    • #29103 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

A nice ride around Crimson Lake that can be finished off with a swim in the lake at one of Alberta's best beaches.Many outhouses, benches and shelters are available along the way to take a break. Also present are interpretive signs that explain the local ecology and its importance. In the winter this trail and others nearby are groomed for multi-use including fat biking.

Access Info

Park in the large parking lot just north of the campground office.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 80 rides
  • Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Amerada Trail Reports

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May 25, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/Edmonton)
May 25, 2026
Sep 26, 2024 @ 11:06pm
Sep 26, 2024
Trail is in great shape with a few puddles
Dec 16, 2022 @ 12:59pm
Dec 16, 2022
Groomer has been over it, good pack and a good ride today.
Nov 19, 2022 @ 9:21am
Nov 19, 2022
Nov 15, 2022 @ 11:21am
Nov 15, 2022
all rideable with one or two soft spots
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on May 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to amerada trailhead (52.450590, -115.031780)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Amerada

        Where is Amerada located?
        Amerada is located in Rocky Mountain House Trails, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Rocky Mountain House Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.45059, -115.03178.
        How hard is Amerada?
        Amerada is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Amerada?
        Amerada has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,149 ft to 3,199 ft.
        Is Amerada a point to point trail?
        Amerada is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.

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