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3,514 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-194 ft
Descent
00:06:13
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
2,521 ft
Altitude min
2,637 ft
Altitude max
2,637 ft
Altitude start
2,526 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-31.1%
Grade max
23.6%
Grade min
1,010 ft
Distance climb
1,959 ft
Distance down
545 ft
Distance flat
00:06:13
Avg time

High Tower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MD of Taber/Town of Taber Coulee Trails
    Taber, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #19115 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124500 in Trail Running
    • #307863 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2022

Trail in Construction yet.
Posted this so we can have trail on our Kiosk signs. Will update this when trail is fully completed

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 5.1 km average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 16.8 km avg distance
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  • 78 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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May 6, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Edmonton)
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Jul 19, 2025 @ 8:55am
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Apr 12, 2023 @ 7:50am
Apr 12, 2023
 Close to the end by the road is a little tacky but definitely rideable
Nov 15, 2022 @ 2:38pm
Nov 15, 2022
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finish off diging and benching the start of the high tower trail John Steve Peter Tyler 7hr
Nov 15, 2022 @ 2:21pm
Nov 15, 2022
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Work on beginging of hightower Mini Hoe and pick axe Sept 10 John, peter, steve, tyler, klaas 5hr = 25hr Sept 21 steve 1.5hr
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Ideal
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        Frequently Asked Questions About High Tower

        ▼ Where is High Tower located?
        High Tower is located in MD of Taber/Town of Taber Coulee Trails, Taber, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the MD of Taber/Town of Taber Coulee Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.81741, -112.15604.
        ▼ How hard is High Tower?
        High Tower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Tower?
        High Tower has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 194 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,521 ft to 2,637 ft.
        ▼ Is High Tower a point to point trail?
        High Tower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is High Tower?
        High Tower is 3,514 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Tower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on High Tower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access High Tower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Tower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride High Tower?
        The estimated time to ride High Tower is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 3,514 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is High Tower?
        High Tower is a very popular trail. There have been 573 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 675 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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