more stats
2,401 ft
Distance
284 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:09:54
Avg time
253 ft
Altitude change
4,877 ft
Altitude min
5,135 ft
Altitude max
4,877 ft
Altitude start
5,131 ft
Altitude end
10.556%
Grade
-13.271%
Grade max
25.137%
Grade min
1,921 ft
Distance climb
415 ft
Distance down
64 ft
Distance flat
00:09:54
Avg time

Back Door Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31458 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24089 in E-Biking
    • #113126 in Trail Running
    • #150748 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #509 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #311 in E-Biking
    • #2,047 in Trail Running
    • #2,792 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Wildlife Corridor closure Dec 1 - June 15

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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on Sep 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.18 (10 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Bikelyftas Bikelyftas
      Another great trail. Again easy going up, fast and flowy going down and a couple line choices along the way. Love it

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back Door located?
      Back Door is located in Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore Nordic Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08755, -115.39147.
      ▼ How hard is Back Door?
      Back Door is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.556%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Door?
      Back Door has 284 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,877 ft to 5,135 ft.
      ▼ Is Back Door a point to point trail?
      Back Door is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back Door?
      Back Door is 2,401 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Door?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Door. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back Door?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back Door are:
      • July (157 activities)
      • August (112 activities)
      • September (63 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Back Door? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Door are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Door?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Back Door. The trail is 2,401 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back Door?
      Back Door is a very popular trail. There have been 4,656 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,715 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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