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2.9 miles
Distance
864 ft
Climb
-915 ft
Descent
00:39:34
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
4,780 ft
Altitude min
5,216 ft
Altitude max
4,833 ft
Altitude start
4,783 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-48.4%
Grade max
88.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
709 ft
Distance flat
00:39:34
Avg time

Cloudline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
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  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #266 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #305 in Trail Running
    • #1425 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

A cross-country style trail, machine built with flow, that runs between Three Sisters Creek and Stewart Creek, with some incredible viewpoints in between.

Cloudline was finished in 2023 by Alberta Parks, with help from the Friends of Kananaskis Country, and the Canmore & Area Mountain Bike Association.

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  • 8 rides
  • 16.2 km average
6 Months
  • 229 rides
  • 22.3 km avg distance
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  • 952 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Jun 24, 2026 @ 2:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 21, 2026 @ 5:38pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 21, 2026
Excellent conditions. No mud, tacky. No downed trees, clear. Lots of flow!
May 25, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/Creston)
May 25, 2026
May 11, 2026 @ 7:13pm (America/Edmonton)
May 11, 2026
Oct 25, 2025 @ 9:12pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 25, 2025
Three trees down on cloud line there are all pretty close together
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on Jun 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.56 (19 votes)
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        Directions to cloudline trailhead (51.049030, -115.337390)

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        Oct 6, 2023 @ 2:33pm
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        Cloudline in Canmore, Alberta
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        27:35 | 150 | Nov 15, 2025 , Canmore
        Biking the Cloudline Trail 'In Reverse' - June...
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        9:17 | 117 | Jun 21, 2025 , Canmore
        Riding Through the Clouds | Exploring...
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        114 | Jun 20, 2025 , Canmore
        Fat Biking End-of-Season April 2025
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        21:10 | 124 | Apr 16, 2025 , Canmore

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cloudline

        Where is Cloudline located?
        Cloudline is located in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.04903, -115.33739.
        How hard is Cloudline?
        Cloudline is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Cloudline?
        Cloudline has 263 m of elevation gain. The trail has 279 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,457 m to 1,590 m.
        Is Cloudline a point to point trail?
        Cloudline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Cloudline?
        Cloudline is 4.7 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Cloudline?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cloudline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Cloudline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cloudline are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Cloudline?
        The estimated time to ride Cloudline is approximately 40 minutes. The trail is 4.7 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Cloudline?
        Cloudline is a very popular trail. There have been 5,232 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,521 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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