more stats
2,497 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:04:29
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
3,539 ft
Altitude min
3,572 ft
Altitude max
3,544 ft
Altitude start
3,540 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
981 ft
Distance climb
774 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:04:29
Avg time

CMBA Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bowmont Park
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32328 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16235 in E-Biking
    • #48905 in Trail Running
    • #89729 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Built in 2016 by the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance, this trail connects the Bowmont Single Track and Sideshow Bob. This is a reroute of existing trail, which can no longer be accessed due to a new storm water drainage system being built by the city.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 132 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 872 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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on Jun 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.49 (6 votes)
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      Directions to cmba-link trailhead (51.091340, -114.175430)
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      Routes with this trail

      105
      Sideshow Bob to 12 Mile Coulee
      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 718 ft • 9 •
      Great mix of technical single track and pathway. I prefer to do this trail as an out and back starting at...
      45
      #RideCMBA Bowmont Short Loop
      ★ 2.0 • 7 miles • 540 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
      #RideCMBA Bowmont Short Loop
      90
      Bowmont Short
      4 miles • 388 ft • 12 •
      Rip through Bowmont.........
      3.0 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★
      3 ★ 100%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is CMBA Link located?
      CMBA Link is located in Bowmont Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Bowmont Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.09134, -114.17543.
      ▼ How hard is CMBA Link?
      CMBA Link is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for CMBA Link?
      CMBA Link has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,539 ft to 3,572 ft.
      ▼ How long is CMBA Link?
      CMBA Link is 2,497 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on CMBA Link?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on CMBA Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access CMBA Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CMBA Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride CMBA Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride CMBA Link. The trail is 2,497 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is CMBA Link?
      CMBA Link is a very popular trail. There have been 5,991 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,317 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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