more stats
3,983 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-292 ft
Descent
00:04:42
Avg time
-261 ft
Altitude change
4,219 ft
Altitude min
4,511 ft
Altitude max
4,511 ft
Altitude start
4,249 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade
-30.1%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
492 ft
Distance climb
3,488 ft
Distance down
00:04:42
Avg time

Blowdown Flowdown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bighorn Ridge
    Hinton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42743 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Log Ride
  • Land Owner
    FRMA West Fraser

Built by Creating Flow Trail Designs in 2020. A session-worthy mix of single track, technical features and bike-park style jumps berms and flow. Don't be fooled by the tight single track entrance, this trail hands out surprises like candy on Halloween.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 169 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Blowdown Flowdown Trail Reports

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Aug 16, 2026 @ 7:55am (America/Edmonton)
Aug 16, 2026
Great conditions, dry and no dust!
Aug 15, 2025 @ 6:35pm
Aug 15, 2025
Some puddles and mud.
May 26, 2025 @ 6:46pm
May 26, 2025
prime condition
Jun 19, 2024 @ 10:15am
Jun 19, 2024
I haven’t rode it yet but I walked down the trail. The trail looks like it flows and I’ll post a video if I can
Oct 21, 2023 @ 1:55am
Oct 21, 2023
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on Aug 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.53 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Blowdown Flowdown - Hinton, AB
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      2:37 | 826 | Oct 14, 2021 , Hinton
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Pauker
      What a sweet trail. Great for all levels from beginner/intermediate to advanced.
      Everything is rollable but if you keep speed you could absolutely send some of those jumps. Awesome trail!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Blowdown Flowdown located?
      Blowdown Flowdown is located in Bighorn Ridge, Hinton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Bighorn Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.34339, -117.54924.
      How hard is Blowdown Flowdown?
      Blowdown Flowdown is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.6%.
      What is the elevation gain for Blowdown Flowdown?
      Blowdown Flowdown has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 292 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,219 ft to 4,511 ft.
      Is Blowdown Flowdown a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blowdown Flowdown is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Blowdown Flowdown?
      Blowdown Flowdown is 3,983 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Blowdown Flowdown?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Blowdown Flowdown. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      When is the best time of year to ride Blowdown Flowdown?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blowdown Flowdown are:
      • August (30 activities)
      • June (23 activities)
      • September (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Blowdown Flowdown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blowdown Flowdown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Blowdown Flowdown?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Blowdown Flowdown. The trail is 3,983 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Blowdown Flowdown?
      Blowdown Flowdown is a very popular trail. There have been 815 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 857 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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