more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
203 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:08:06
Avg time
124 ft
Altitude change
4,560 ft
Altitude min
4,697 ft
Altitude max
4,573 ft
Altitude start
4,697 ft
Altitude end
1.706%
Grade
-7.884%
Grade max
20.579%
Grade min
3,321 ft
Distance climb
3,094 ft
Distance down
829 ft
Distance flat
00:08:06
Avg time

Forebay road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Road along the top of the dam. A good connector from the Canmore Nordic Centre to Highline

Access Info

From where the Rundle Forebay dam meets Spray Lakes road

Tags

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 135 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 706 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Forebay road Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Aug 22, 2026 @ 11:25am (America/Edmonton)
Aug 22, 2026
Sep 21, 2025 @ 9:15am (America/Creston)
Sep 21, 2025
Jun 14, 2025 @ 9:40am
Jun 14, 2025
Sep 17, 2024 @ 5:47pm
Sep 17, 2024
It’s marked “closed” at each end but the construction that is happening in the middle actually does not block the path.
Jul 23, 2024 @ 11:29am
Jul 23, 2024
more »
Status:
on Aug 22, 2026
Ideal
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (4,699)
close
      Directions to forebay-road trailhead (51.087310, -115.378729)

      Photos

      7 more »
      mtb
      104 |
      Sep 25, 2022 @ 3:12am
      Sep 25, 2022
      mtb
      111 |
      May 4, 2019 @ 8:22am
      May 4, 2019
      mtb
      94 |
      May 4, 2019 @ 8:22am
      May 4, 2019
      mtb
      105 |
      May 4, 2019 @ 8:19am
      May 4, 2019

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Forebay road yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      more »
      17 miles • 1,464 ft • 12 •
      Pairing up some awesome single track! All around a pretty solid adventure. The trip along the reservoir...
      ★ 5.0 • 30 miles • 4,689 ft • 48 •
      CNC Start - Highline - Guy Lafleur - Deadmans to refuel - Reverse - EKG - CNC Hot Lap
      13 miles • 1,574 ft • 7 • Loop •
      This loop provides an excellent challenging ride, taking you over the best segements of the Highline...

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      • By racerfacerTF Pro & contributors
      • #91612 - 2,220 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forebay road located?
      Forebay road is located in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Canmore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.08731, -115.37873.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forebay road?
      Forebay road has 203 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,560 ft to 4,697 ft.
      ▼ Is Forebay road a point to point trail?
      Forebay road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Forebay road?
      Forebay road is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forebay road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Forebay road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Forebay road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Forebay road are:
      • June (71 activities)
      • July (63 activities)
      • August (48 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Forebay road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forebay road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Forebay road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Forebay road. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forebay road?
      Forebay road is a very popular trail. There have been 4,539 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,699 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.