more stats
1,017 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
00:01:10
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
3,261 ft
Altitude min
3,282 ft
Altitude max
3,261 ft
Altitude start
3,281 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
545 ft
Distance climb
190 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time

Big Cinders Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cranholes
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82002 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #154477 in Trail Running
    • #404673 in Hiking
    • #58544 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,222 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #3,034 in Trail Running
    • #5,407 in Hiking
    • #1,295 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Wide cinder path.

Access Info

Cranston Ave
Cranbrook Cres

Tags
Family friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Cinders located?
      Big Cinders is located in Cranholes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cranholes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.87132, -113.98159.
      ▼ How hard is Big Cinders?
      Big Cinders is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Cinders?
      Big Cinders has 19 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,261 ft to 3,282 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Cinders a point to point trail?
      Big Cinders is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Big Cinders?
      Big Cinders is 1,017 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Cinders?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Cinders. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Big Cinders? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Cinders are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Cinders?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Big Cinders. The trail is 1,017 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Cinders?
      Big Cinders is a very popular trail. There have been 550 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 685 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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