more stats
3,425 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-547 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
-544 ft
Altitude change
4,553 ft
Altitude min
5,097 ft
Altitude max
5,097 ft
Altitude start
4,554 ft
Altitude end
-15.9%
Grade
-53.7%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
3,028 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:04:51
Avg time

Hard Candy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pass Powderkeg
    Blairmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #184300 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23364 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,441 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #300 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Municipality of Crowsnest Pass

An ode to the motorized wheelbarrow that made this trail happen, Hard Candy is a new higher level, technical blue trail at Pass Powderkeg. If you're looking for a more challenging, more hand-built version of Electric Monkey, head straight for this trail.

Hard Candy does cross Buck 50 twice, so have your head up as you hit these spots.

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BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensSkinnies
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

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  • 130 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 130 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Oct 15, 2026
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Avg: 5 (3 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Nfenez
      Super fun trail with lots of technical bits, solid mid blue. Just get out and ride it!
      Thanks UROC

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hard Candy located?
      Hard Candy is located in Pass Powderkeg, Blairmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Pass Powderkeg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.60147, -114.45974.
      ▼ How hard is Hard Candy?
      Hard Candy is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hard Candy?
      Hard Candy has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 547 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,553 ft to 5,097 ft.
      ▼ Is Hard Candy a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hard Candy is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hard Candy?
      Hard Candy is 3,425 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hard Candy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hard Candy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hard Candy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hard Candy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hard Candy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Hard Candy. The trail is 3,425 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hard Candy?
      Hard Candy is a very popular trail. There have been 472 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 486 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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