more stats
1,883 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:05:13
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
5,605 ft
Altitude min
5,739 ft
Altitude max
5,739 ft
Altitude start
5,604 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
1,578 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:05:13
Avg time

Buffaflow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Black Mountain Trail Network
    Nordegg, Alberta
  • Ref Number
    #15
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3660 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #176562 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #97 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,768 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump

Section 3 of the in progress top of mountain blue flow

Tags
BermsDropsJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 7 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Buffaflow Trail Reports

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Apr 30, 2026 @ 9:24pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 30, 2026
 Walked around the mountain today on a few trails. (Skimmer, Razor Shades, Black Like Velvet, TPOC, Bambi, Makoons, Maskwa, Chaska, Magic Forest....
Dec 9, 2025 @ 9:57pm (America/Edmonton)
Dec 9, 2025
ON DECEMBER 1, 2025 WEST FRASER WILL BEGIN SCHEDULED HARVEST ON BLACK MOUNTAIN. THE GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA WILL CLOSE ALL TRAILS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY....
Sep 26, 2025 @ 2:23pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 26, 2025
Closed for Construction.
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on Apr 30, 2026
Snow Cover Partial
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      millcreekmtb
      Only saw it from the shuttle but it looks like it will be an amazing trail. Anything but riding chaska to the rest of the trails halfway down will be infinitely better.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buffaflow located?
      Buffaflow is located in Black Mountain Trail Network, Nordegg, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Black Mountain Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.44763, -116.25214.
      ▼ How hard is Buffaflow?
      Buffaflow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buffaflow?
      Buffaflow has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,605 ft to 5,739 ft.
      ▼ Is Buffaflow a point to point trail?
      Yes, Buffaflow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Buffaflow?
      Buffaflow is 1,883 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buffaflow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buffaflow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Buffaflow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buffaflow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buffaflow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Buffaflow. The trail is 1,883 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buffaflow?
      Buffaflow is a very popular trail. There have been 21 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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