more stats
1,447 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:07:11
Avg time
88 ft
Altitude change
3,287 ft
Altitude min
3,375 ft
Altitude max
3,287 ft
Altitude start
3,376 ft
Altitude end
6.1%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
23.6%
Grade min
1,027 ft
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:07:11
Avg time

Blinding Lights Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cranholes
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #61094 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #426605 in Trail Running
    • #430314 in Hiking
    • #37176 in Snowshoeing
    • #49007 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #959 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #5,575 in Trail Running
    • #5,567 in Hiking
    • #1,199 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,297 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Lighting
    No

Climb option or use to run loops.

Trail name based on unreleased cover by the Astral Prophets.

Access Info

Climb starts at Cybernetic Doom.
Descent starts from Death of Mars

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 4 rides
  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Blinding Lights Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:45pm (America/Creston)
Apr 28, 2026
 Some larger tree branches hanging into the single track which be interesting at times.
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on Apr 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      NigelKSruLO
      Awesome challenging up climb, and sporty downhill ride. One of my faves in the area

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blinding Lights located?
      Blinding Lights is located in Cranholes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cranholes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.88169, -113.99185.
      ▼ How hard is Blinding Lights?
      Blinding Lights is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blinding Lights?
      Blinding Lights has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,287 ft to 3,375 ft.
      ▼ Is Blinding Lights a point to point trail?
      Blinding Lights is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blinding Lights?
      Blinding Lights is 1,447 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blinding Lights?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blinding Lights. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blinding Lights?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blinding Lights are:
      • April (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blinding Lights? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blinding Lights are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blinding Lights?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Blinding Lights. The trail is 1,447 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blinding Lights?
      Blinding Lights is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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