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2,264 ft
Distance
-71 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
4,602 ft
Altitude min
4,673 ft
Altitude max
4,673 ft
Altitude start
4,603 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
2,080 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Head & Shoulder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #261601 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127034 in E-Biking
    • #148978 in Trail Running
    • #312344 in Hiking
    • #41109 in Horseback
    • #49014 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,195 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #1,383 in E-Biking
    • #2,863 in Trail Running
    • #4,233 in Hiking
    • #561 in Horseback
    • #1,304 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Head & Shoulder is a 690 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Banff Alberta. Riders describe it as faint trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Faint trail

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Head & Shoulder Trail Reports

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Oct 21, 2026 @ 1:27pm (America/Edmonton)
2 days
Middle section is covered with down trees, best to avoid.
Jul 2, 2026 @ 11:47am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 2, 2026
Expect loose sections and debris where the trail has been rehabilitated following the wildfire risk reduction work.
Jul 1, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 1, 2026
Oct 16, 2025 @ 1:25pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 16, 2025
Area closure in place for the safety of visitors and the public during the mechanical forest thinning, burning and log hauling operations. For...
Sep 18, 2025 @ 10:15pm (America/Edmonton)
Sep 18, 2025
Trees still there, just after starting the trail from the Toe 3. Unridable.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Head & Shoulder located?
      Head & Shoulder is located in Tunnel Mountain Bench Area, Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Tunnel Mountain Bench Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.17845, -115.49878.
      ▼ How hard is Head & Shoulder?
      Head & Shoulder is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Head & Shoulder?
      The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,602 ft to 4,673 ft.
      ▼ Is Head & Shoulder a point to point trail?
      Head & Shoulder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Head & Shoulder?
      Head & Shoulder is 2,264 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Head & Shoulder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Head & Shoulder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Head & Shoulder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Head & Shoulder are:
      • September (5 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Head & Shoulder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Head & Shoulder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Head & Shoulder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Head & Shoulder. The trail is 2,264 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Head & Shoulder?
      Head & Shoulder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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