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2,388 ft
Distance
-354 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-354 ft
Altitude change
5,521 ft
Altitude min
5,875 ft
Altitude start
5,522 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade
-36.4%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
2,329 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat

Evacuation Order Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Black Mountain Trail Network
    Nordegg, Alberta
  • Ref Number
    #7
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2372 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2024

Evacuation Order is a black rated (most difficult), technical trail. Notable trail features include: roots, rock drops, wooden rolls and drops, gap jumps, steeps, and catcher berms.

Inspired by the evacuation orders prompted by the Black Mountain Fire, this downhill tech trail follows the fall line through burnt forest and then emerges through unscathed timber. Expect exciting features to come at you fast.

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  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 111 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Jul 2, 2026 @ 10:13am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 2, 2026
Trails are drying up nicely however most have 1 or more small wet sections.
Jun 30, 2026 @ 3:55pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 30, 2026
There has been significant rainfall on Black Mountain over the Jun 27 through July 1 weekend, Many trails are quite wet, some are drying up but...
May 29, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Edmonton)
May 29, 2026
Trail is open with one muddy section in the flat before the treed section.
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....
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        Directions to evacuation-order trailhead (52.450460, -116.252570)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Evacuation Order

        Where is Evacuation Order located?
        Evacuation Order 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 52.45046, -116.25257.
        How hard is Evacuation Order?
        Evacuation Order is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Evacuation Order?
        The trail has 354 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,521 ft to 5,875 ft.
        How long is Evacuation Order?
        Evacuation Order is 2,388 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Evacuation Order?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Evacuation Order. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Evacuation Order? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Evacuation Order are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Evacuation Order?
        Evacuation Order is a very popular trail. There have been 259 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 285 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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