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1,923 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:07:10
Avg time
72 ft
Altitude change
3,725 ft
Altitude min
3,810 ft
Altitude max
3,739 ft
Altitude start
3,809 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
1,368 ft
Distance climb
249 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:07:10
Avg time

EZ. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Creek
    Hinton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43513 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7654 in Trail Running
    • #67709 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Hinton

A little section to an awesome viewpoint of the mountains. Also to bypass the steep climb on "The J" trail. Look for the start of Ranger at the intersection before the viewpoint.

Access Info

Access from "The J"

Trail Supporters
  • Hinton Mountain Bike Association
    Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 281 rides
  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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May 10, 2024 @ 7:41am
May 10, 2024
May 3, 2023 @ 12:54pm
May 3, 2023
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Feb 19, 2023 @ 5:54pm
Feb 19, 2023
 Snow above ice, was riding with ice spiker tires so manageable, just had to watch the speed.
May 10, 2021 @ 10:33am
May 10, 2021
Apr 5, 2021 @ 3:55pm
Apr 5, 2021
 Mainly clear with small stretches of muddy/icy pathway.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
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        Directions to ez trailhead (53.372910, -117.605990)

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        Routes with this trail

        41
        Evening Loop
        ★ 1.0 • 6 miles • 709 ft • 8 • Loop •
        A rewarding and fun loop to do, linking some great trails together.
        172
        Hinton All Trails
        41 miles • 5,148 ft • 20 • Loop •
        This covers all of the xc trails in the Hinton Bike Park.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About EZ.

        ▼ Where is EZ. located?
        EZ. is located in Happy Creek, Hinton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Happy Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.37291, -117.60599.
        ▼ How hard is EZ.?
        EZ. is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for EZ.?
        EZ. has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,725 ft to 3,810 ft.
        ▼ Is EZ. a point to point trail?
        EZ. is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is EZ.?
        EZ. is 1,923 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on EZ.?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on EZ.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride EZ.?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride EZ. are:
        • May (26 activities)
        • July (18 activities)
        • June (17 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access EZ.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to EZ. are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride EZ.?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride EZ.. The trail is 1,923 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is EZ.?
        EZ. is a very popular trail. There have been 2,118 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,159 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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