more stats
2.6 miles
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-895 ft
Descent
00:22:19
Avg time
-841 ft
Altitude change
4,327 ft
Altitude min
5,186 ft
Altitude max
5,168 ft
Altitude start
4,327 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-82.6%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
1,755 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
689 ft
Distance flat
00:22:19
Avg time

Buck 50 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Pass Powderkeg
    Blairmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #24275 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11555 in E-Biking
    • #130371 in Trail Running
    • #95382 in Hiking
    • #3807 in Snowshoeing
    • #3907 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #389 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #140 in E-Biking
    • #2,384 in Trail Running
    • #1,587 in Hiking
    • #115 in Snowshoeing
    • #43 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

Most often ridden downhill, it is fast, flowy, rocky, bermy, jumpy, pumpy, with a few sections where you have to work if you want to maintain the high speed. Steep sections, climbs, roots, rolling fast bits, doubles, optional jumps, turns. Combined with some of the existing trails, it makes a 12 km loop.

The top of the trail has two options - the easy route shown on the GPS track, and a steeper rougher line down the ridge which is shown as a separate trail called Buck 50 Option.

Access Info

The top starts at the top of the T-Bar where Chainsaw Massacre ends. The bottom end of the trail takes off from Little Shred Riding Hood on the pipeline ROW.

There are alternate access points along the trail:
- 75 Cents connecting the Ski Hill parking area to the mid point of Buck 50
- east end of Southmore Place accessed via 119 St. Blairmore
- alley west of 113 St. Blairmore at the north end of the trail named Buck 50 Connector to 113 St.

Disclaimer

Most traffic is downhill and can be at high speed, so if you are going up the trail be careful and avoid the most popular times - afternoons on Saturday and Sunday. No shuttling on the ski hill.

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BermsBridgesFlowyJumps

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 129 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 693 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Buck 50 Trail Reports

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Oct 7, 2026 @ 2:27pm (America/Creston)
Oct 7, 2026
Oct 7, 2026 @ 2:27pm (America/Creston)
Oct 7, 2026
Sep 19, 2026 @ 3:04pm (America/Creston)
Sep 19, 2026
Perfect riding conditions.
Jul 10, 2026 @ 9:45pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 10, 2026
Interrupted a young black bear having a snack. Scurried off in a hurry, but he was very distracted.
Jun 9, 2026 @ 5:37pm (America/Creston)
Jun 9, 2026
Some sections still wet and muddy.
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Status:
on Oct 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (26 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to buck-50 trailhead (49.600630, -114.458690)

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      youtuber Bees Knees Enduro 2023 | Crowsnest, AB
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      12:28 | 85 | Sep 22, 2026 , Blairmore
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      20:52 | 227 | Sep 9, 2025 , Blairmore
      The Flowy Trail You MUST Not Miss in Crowsnest...
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      13:17 | 89 | Sep 1, 2025 , Blairmore

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      26 Ratings
      5 ★ 58%
      4 ★ 27%
      3 ★ 4%
      2 ★ 4%
      1 ★ 8%

      6 Reviews & Comments

      chasingjoy chasingjoy
      I am not sure why this is named Buck 50, but for this much pleasure it should be named $50 (50 Bucks). With all the trail write ups over the past couple of uploads, this will be full of sexual innuendos.

      By time you are done riding this trail at the peak of your senses, then you’re in for a real treat. Start off with a good invigorating sweaty climb before tackling this first Black Section of Trail. No need to start on the Blue section, unless you don’t like to ride a BLACK trail. Enjoy the hard pounding you’ll take in the rear for the first 200m. I recommend standing up, as it will save your ass for others rides in the area. I guarantee that ‘Only riding for maybe five seconds, you won’t be too desperate to get off.’ But you can get off if you want!

      Once you hit the bottom, turn the power all the way up to as high as you can handle a 15-minute ride down. This isn’t meant to be a long night out with romance but get this over and done so you can take another spin on Buck.

      I recommend being adventurous and experiment with what Buck has to offer. Some things will have you on the edge of the seat, out of breath, panting, screaming things or making noises by to you come to the end. Either way you’ll experience pleasure that will get the ‘tingle in your dingle berries.’ Sorry ladies I haven’t forgot about you. What Buck with throw at you, ‘you’ll be thirsty for more!’

      This trail will have your pleasure zones ticked off as a Mountain Biker and once you’ve had your mind blown from pure ecstasy that Buck provided. When this is all over, I recommend taking a break, replenish your fluids, have a bite to eat, phone a friend or have a smoke or 2.... If you decide to do this solo good on you, but IT’S BETTER WITH FRIENDS AND STRANGERS.
      sweetriders sweetriders
      Totally rideable but a little snow at the bottom when crossing the ski hill
      a-bomb a-bomb
      Wooo Hooo! It flows, it pops, it drops! Five stars for the grin factor. Not a technical trail, but if you’re with your buds or fam and looking for a good time, this serves it up on a platter. Finished it off with a trip to the Rum Runner for some cold drink-a-doodle doos and a poutine burger (which required more technical skill to manoeuvre than the trail). Fun times!!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buck 50 located?
      Buck 50 is located in Pass Powderkeg, Blairmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pass Powderkeg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.60063, -114.45869.
      ▼ How hard is Buck 50?
      Buck 50 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buck 50?
      Buck 50 has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 895 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,327 ft to 5,186 ft.
      ▼ Is Buck 50 a point to point trail?
      Buck 50 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buck 50?
      Buck 50 is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buck 50?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buck 50. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Buck 50?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Buck 50 are:
      • July (82 activities)
      • August (76 activities)
      • May (65 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Buck 50? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buck 50 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buck 50?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Buck 50. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buck 50?
      Buck 50 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,732 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,827 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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