more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
-1,391 ft
Descent
00:25:29
Avg time
-1,391 ft
Altitude change
4,583 ft
Altitude min
5,975 ft
Altitude max
5,975 ft
Altitude start
4,583 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade
-65.8%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:25:29
Avg time

Bearded Lady Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Baseline Mountain
    Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #33636 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58782 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #550 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #662 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny, Wallride
  • Land Owner
    Baseline Mountain Bike Club

A number of wooden jumps and steep descents. Old school downhill freeriding at its best. Please respect the trail and don't ride in wet or muddy conditions. Ruts don't fix themselves and wood features can be very slippery when wet Thanks!

Access Info

Follow the ridgeline to the start of Bearded Lady/Rewards/Mr. Lifto. The true entrance is the steep, exposed rock chute straight off the ridge trail, or take the slightly less steep and technical way through the trees to the riders right. At the saddle with the large, natural step-over jump you will see the original, very rutted and mostly unused line drop straight down from the saddle to your left. The current main-line is up the small rise, past the sign, and follow the narrow single track straight down the fall line where it opens up for one of the most exhilarating and steepest sections on the mountain. Stay out of the rut if possible for the most traction and control Strong brakes and confidence required! At the bottom of the steep the trail continues through the gully, speed and flow increases, and the features start ramping up until you're safely across the creek gap and home free!

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 21.6 km avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Bearded Lady Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2025 @ 11:58am (America/Edmonton)
Sep 19, 2025
Running primo
May 29, 2025 @ 12:31pm
May 29, 2025
All clear and riding amazing
May 25, 2025 @ 5:39pm
May 25, 2025
A few big trees down in the gully
Oct 7, 2023 @ 8:03pm
Oct 7, 2023
Sep 18, 2022 @ 7:35pm
Sep 18, 2022
the steep is a bit rutted but otherwise good!
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on Sep 19, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.66 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Videos

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      2:36 | 306 | Jul 5, 2025 , Rocky Mountain House
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      5:34 | 564 | Sep 28, 2021 , Rocky Mountain House

      Trail Products

      5.0 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      MediumSend MediumSend
      Great trail with a fun steep to start and then some tech flow and some wooden side hits and a creek gap. Be careful on the steep if it's dusty or wet as it's quite rutted out in places
      MediumSend MediumSend
      Begins with an EXTREMELY committing steep, and then mellows out with some fun tech-flow and a few very manageable wooden drops and stepdowns. The steep at the top is the hardest part by far, and the rest is more of a black. Epic trail!
      blakleylee
      One of the best trails I've ridden in Western Canada. Ride this trail and I am certain you will agree.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bearded Lady located?
      Bearded Lady is located in Baseline Mountain, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Baseline Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.13986, -115.44328.
      ▼ How hard is Bearded Lady?
      Bearded Lady is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bearded Lady?
      The trail has 1,391 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,583 ft to 5,975 ft.
      ▼ Is Bearded Lady a point to point trail?
      Bearded Lady is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bearded Lady?
      Bearded Lady is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bearded Lady?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bearded Lady. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bearded Lady?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bearded Lady are:
      • June (6 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bearded Lady? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bearded Lady are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bearded Lady?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Bearded Lady. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bearded Lady?
      Bearded Lady is a very popular trail. There have been 177 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 201 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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